Youth Organization in Germany Advocates for Peaceful Demonstration as New Approach - Youth-led AfD group advocates for peaceful demonstration
In the heart of Central Hesse, Giessen city is gearing up for a significant event in November. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is planning a founding assembly for a new youth organization, scheduled for the 29th and 30th of November, 2025. Two peaceful counter-demonstrations against the event have been officially registered [1][4].
The city authorities, in collaboration with security agencies, are closely monitoring the situation and preparing for any incidents associated with the protests or the AfD event to maintain public order [1]. The protests focus on opposing the far-right AfD youth group, citing concerns about extremism.
Torsten Krückemeier, the Police President of Central Hesse, has expressed concern about potential violence during the planned protests. He emphasized that calls for violence during demonstrations are equivalent to a call for violence against the deployed forces, and that political disputes should be settled with words, not with fists [2]. Krückemeier also appealed to citizens to respect the right of others during protests in Gießen.
The new youth organization is intended to replace the previous youth wing, Junge Alternative, which was disbanded amid concerns about extremist affiliations. The board of the new organization will be elected during the founding assembly, and a decision on the name and logo will also be made [1].
The AfD youth organization has been classified as right-wing extremist by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution. Activist groups oppose the new group, advocating for diversity, freedom, and human rights [2][3].
Krückemeier reiterated that democracy lives from mutual respect, open debate, and the rule of law. He also stated that violence against police officers is anti-democratic [2]. The police in Central Hesse have made a statement regarding the planned protests against the new youth organization of the AfD, emphasizing that only peaceful protest is protected by the Basic Law [3].
As of the latest updates in August 2025, no public reports indicate specific areas of heightened concern or extraordinary responses by authorities beyond monitoring and preparation [1][4]. The AfD assembly is set to be a significant event in the political landscape of Central Hesse, and the city authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety and order of all involved.
- Amid ongoing concerns about extremism and political conflicts, particularly in the context of war-and-conflicts, the city authorities of Giessen are implementing stringent community and employment policies to maintain public order during the upcoming AfD assembly in November 2025.
- General news reports highlight the registration of two counter-demonstrations against the AfD event, signaling the broader impact of politics and war-and-conflicts on local community policy and employment policy.
