Crowd of over 1,500 individuals gathers in protest against the AfD during rally
In the heart of Harburg, on a chilly Saturday evening, a crowd of approximately 1,500 people gathered at the Herbert-Wehner-Platz. The gathering was part of a series of nationwide protests against the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, sparked by the revelation of a meeting between AfD functionaries, conservative Values Union members, and the far-right Identitarian Movement, including Austrian far-right figure Martin Sellner.
The event was organised by Frank Richter from the SPD party, who took to the stage alongside Werner Pfeifer, a harbor bard and journalist. The rally, which lasted for an hour and a half, attracted a diverse range of supporters, including individuals from unions, parties, and other institutions, as well as families with children and Harburg residents not typically involved in political actions.
Despite the rally being in defence of individuals with a migration background, some participants felt that it underrepresented people from these communities. Regardless, the speakers on the stage were united in their rejection of the AfD and the plans regarding the mass expulsion of individuals with a migration background.
During the rally, all speakers warned of the danger posed by the AfD and firmly rejected the plans that had come to light regarding the mass expulsion of individuals with a migration background. The speakers' messages resonated with the crowd, causing some participants to spill over onto the other side of the Harburger Ring.
Besides organiser Frank Richter, no other speakers at the anti-AfD event in Harburg on Saturday evening are named in the available search results. However, the rally was a clear demonstration of the growing opposition to the AfD and their divisive policies. As the nationwide protests continue, it remains to be seen how the political landscape of Germany will be shaped in the coming months.
