Thousands protest against Alternative Party before regional vote

Thousands of opponents of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party demonstrated in Erfurt ahead of the scheduled annual party conference. Roads leading to the venue were closed, and police forces were heightened to secure the event. The protesters aim to oppose the party's rise, which is expected to re-elect its leadership, amid concerns over increasing its political influence as its popularity grows and it continues to criticize immigration policies, viewing it as a threat to democratic values in Germany.

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