Protesters Blockade Roads in Erfurt to Oppose AfD Party Conference

Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) Political Protests·Latest event July 8, 2026

Jul 8

Protesters Blockade Roads in Erfurt to Oppose AfD Party Conference

Protesters in Erfurt used civil disobedience to challenge the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) national conference. Demonstrators blockaded roads near the event site to stop delegates from attending the meeting. These actions occurred as the party gathered to reelect its leadership and prepare for upcoming regional elections. Despite the use of teargas and clashes with riot police, some observers noted a sense of renewed political hope among the thousands of people who gathered to demonstrate against the far-right party. The blockades represent a shift toward more direct tactics by those opposing the AfD's platform.

Through the teargas, I saw something missing from German politics for too long: hopeAfD reelects co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino ChrupallaProtesters clash with police at AfD conference in Erfurt

Jul 4

German Police Clash With Protesters as AfD Party Reelects Leadership in Erfurt

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Erfurt to protest against the far-right AfD party ahead of its annual conference. German riot police clashed with protesters who attempted to block delegates from entering the convention center. Despite the unrest outside, the party successfully reelected co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla during the national convention. The event took place as the party prepares for upcoming regional elections.

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