"Resistance" complains about police violence in Giessen - | the police contradict it
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Dispute Erupts Over Protests Against AfD Youth GroupUp to 50,000 protesters delayed AfD event by over two hours; police denied allegations of excessive force from the ‘Widersetzen’ alliance.
Key FactsNov 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mittelhessen.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mittelhessen.de
- The ‘Widersetzen’ coalition organized nationwide protests against the AfD youth branch formation in Gießen, reporting up to 50,000 participants.
- Police estimated attendance between 25,000 and 30,000 and rejected claims of police violence made by the coalition.
- The AfD congress at the trade fair hall started more than two hours late and with reduced attendance.
- Authorities in Hesse dismissed civil disobedience and blockades as unlawful, citing a Federal Constitutional Court ruling.
No escalation will come from us.— The alliance 'Widersetzen' responds to police allegations regarding potential escalations during the protests.
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