AfD party congress in Erfurt sparks protest calls

The right‑wing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) plans to hold its federal party conference in Erfurt on 4‑5 July 2026. Anti‑fascist and feminist activists have launched a campaign to block the event, warning that attempts to prevent the congress could trigger violence.

The demonstrators argue the AfD is a driving force behind a broader rightward shift in German politics, promoting anti‑feminist policies and a patriarchal agenda. They intend to stage street actions in Erfurt to resist what they call a “patriarchal rollback” and to defend gender equality and reproductive rights.