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Protests against AfD days before regional elections

Observador12 September 2026 at 15:51

Alternative for Germany (AfD) appears as the leading party in voting intentions in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the German federal state where regional elections will be held on September 20. The far-right party's growing popularity has generated strong opposition from sectors of German civil society.

Last Sunday, the 15th, fifteen German capitals were the scene of protest demonstrations against AfD. Participants demanded a review of the party's constitutionality, questioning its compatibility with the fundamental democratic values of the German Constitution.

The demonstrations took place just days before the regional elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, which gives particular political relevance to the moment. The popular pressure arises in a context in which AfD has gained significant ground in several German states.

Why this matters

German readers face important scrutiny about the country's political future, with the real possibility of a far-right party winning regional elections. The mass demonstrations show that civil society is actively engaged in the debate about the democratic limits and constitutionality of political parties in Germany.

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