"The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), buoyed by recent success, will launch a new youth wing Saturday to replace one disbanded by the party after it gained notoriety for its radicalism. Mass rallies by civil society groups hope to draw tens of thousands of protesters to the event's host town of Giessen over the weekend, where thousands of police will also be deployed."
"The new AfD youth wing is expected to be called "Generation Deutschland" or "Youth Germania" and members will decide whether to adopt a suggested logo bearing an eagle, a cross and Germany's national colours black, red and gold. Its likely first leader will be Jean-Pascal Hohm, 28, an AfD state lawmaker from eastern Germany with long-standing ties to various far-right and ethno-nationalist groups."
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) will launch a new youth wing in Giessen to replace the Junge Alternative, which the party disbanded after intelligence services classified it as extremist. Delegates will meet to choose the new group's leaders, statutes, name and logo, with likely names including "Generation Deutschland" or "Youth Germania" and a suggested emblem featuring an eagle, a cross and Germany's black, red and gold. Jean-Pascal Hohm, 28, is expected as likely first leader, with known ties to far-right and ethno-nationalist groups. Large counter-protests are planned and thousands of police will be deployed, with uncertainty over protesters' proximity to the conference.
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