In Berlin and other German cities, thousands of people took to the streets on a Saturday. They were protesting against the rise of the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), just before the upcoming election. The protesters blew whistles, sang songs, and held banners against racism and climate change threats. Luisa Neubauer, from the Fridays for Future group, told the crowd that these far-right politicians are not just campaigning, but putting lives in danger. Meanwhile, AfD was launching their election campaign in Halle, with their leader Alice Weidel speaking to a crowd. All this happened after Germany's government faced a crisis late last year.
The protests were organized by civil rights and environmental groups. They wanted to show resistance against the threats to democracy posed by far-right parties. The organizers also pointed out U. S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk for endangering civil society through their use of disinformation. In Berlin alone, the crowd was estimated at 35, 000, while in Cologne, it was around 40, 000.
It's important to think about why these protests are happening. Germany has been facing economic troubles, and some people are turning to far-right parties for answers. But these parties often use racist and anti-immigrant language, which can divide society. The protesters are reminding everyone that these views can be dangerous and that we should stand against them.
