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Massive Protests Erupt Against AfD's Höcke in Dortmund

2/23/2026

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Over 3,300 people protested against Björn Höcke (AfD politician) at a party event in Dortmund on Sunday.
Organizers expect over 5,000 attendees from various civic groups to participate in the Düsseldorf protest on Monday.
Local officials, including Dortmund Mayor Alexander Kalouti, opposed Höcke's appearance due to his history of using illegal Nazi rhetoric.
The AfD holds 18 seats in Dortmund and 10 in Düsseldorf.

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Over 3,300 people protested against Björn Höcke (AfD politician) at a party event in Dortmund on Sunday.
Organizers expect over 5,000 attendees from various civic groups to participate in the Düsseldorf protest on Monday.
Local officials, including Dortmund Mayor Alexander Kalouti, opposed Höcke's appearance due to his history of using illegal Nazi rhetoric.
The AfD holds 18 seats in Dortmund and 10 in Düsseldorf.