AfD Surges as Protesters Swarm Erfurt | Dublin News

The AfD is surging in Germany, polling at 27% and poised to overtake the ruling party, with 50,000 protesters expected to clash at their Erfurt conference—so intense, even Ikea shut down. Strongest in eastern Germany, they’re eyeing a historic breakthrough with candidate Ulrich Siegmund, who could become the first far-right minister president since 1945. While some see them as the only voice for economic frustration, others warn of dangerous extremism masked by populist appeal. The timing and location—Erfurt, near where Nazis held a 1923 rally—deliberately echo dark history. As police navigate protests and political tensions, the real question is whether the AfD can breach Germany’s political firewall, with CDU leaders vowing resistance but showing internal cracks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a889142b19539b1