Mass protests against the far-right took place in Germany

Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of German cities to protest against the far-right Alternative for Germany party.

Mass protests against extremism and political collaboration with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party took place in many German cities on Saturday, February 8, DW reports.

It is noted that the demonstrators, in particular, marched for "diversity, human dignity, solidarity and democracy" through the Theresienwiese area in central Munich, where the world-famous Oktoberfest is held every autumn. They carried banners with the slogan "Democracy needs you!"

According to police estimates, over 200 people took part in the rally. At the same time, organizers announced 320 participants.

Mass demonstrations against right-wing extremism were also held in other cities in Germany. According to police, around 24 people took part in a rally in the centre of Hanover. Following a nationwide call by the association Omas gegen Rechts ("Grandmas against the Right"), protests were announced in many other cities in Lower Saxony.

At least 25 people also gathered at Domshof Square in the center of Bremen. About 3 people took to the streets of Rostock under the slogan "All against fascism - Rostock together!". The Association of Victims of the Nazi Regime - Anti-Fascist League called for a demonstration in this city.

Elections in Germany are scheduled for February 23.