Demonstrations for democracy after state elections in Saxony-Anhalt
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- After the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, people gathered in Magdeburg and other cities for demonstrations for democracy.
- Greenpeace and the DGB youth, among others, called for action, while the AfD was leading in the polls.
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In the last state election polls, the AfD was clearly ahead.
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In Magdeburg, people came together in the afternoon to set an example for democracy against the background of the state elections. Among other things, Greenpeace and the youth of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) called for a demonstration. They put up the words “We stay colorful” on Cathedral Square. According to the police, there were initially no incidents.
At Magdeburg main station, people wanted to protest under the motto “No tomorrow for the fascists!” demonstrate. Demos were planned in other cities across the country after the polling stations closed - including in Dessau-Roßlau and Halle. In the last election polls, the AfD was clearly ahead.
Open Questions
- What was the actual voter turnout?
- Were there any incidents at the demos in Dessau-Roßlau and Halle?
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This article was originally published by Die Zeit.
