Thousands of people gathered in Riesa, Germany to protest against a convention held by the far-right Alternative for Germany party. The demonstration caused road blockages and delayed the start of the meeting, which marked the beginning of the election campaign for the upcoming national election.
The heavy police presence in Riesa, located in the eastern state of Saxony, aimed to maintain order as officers cleared some protesters from the streets. Despite the disruptions, the two-day convention eventually commenced, albeit over two hours behind schedule due to delegates facing blockades on their way to the venue.
