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20,000 Protesters Clash with Police Over AfD Youth Branch

11/30/2025

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On November 29, 2025, about 20,000 leftists protested in Giessen against the AfD’s new youth branch, and violence erupted as police were attacked with bottles and flares.
The demonstration was organized by Antifa-linked groups, and AfD Member of Parliament Julian Schmidt said he was assaulted, likely suffering a broken nose.
AfD leader Alice Weidel condemned the violence and criticized media coverage.

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Story summary

On November 29, 2025, about 20,000 leftists protested in Giessen against the AfD’s new youth branch, and violence erupted as police were attacked with bottles and flares.
The demonstration was organized by Antifa-linked groups, and AfD Member of Parliament Julian Schmidt said he was assaulted, likely suffering a broken nose.
AfD leader Alice Weidel condemned the violence and criticized media coverage.