Thousands protested in Berlin against the CDU/CSU's collaboration with the far-right AfD following the passage of anti-immigration legislation. Organizers criticized Friedrich Merz, the CDU’s chancellor candidate, for making extremism socially acceptable, accusing him of abandoning democratic principles upheld since WWII. Critics included Chancellor Olaf Scholz and various civil society groups, emphasizing the importance of rejecting such partnerships as a means of preserving Germany's democratic integrity. In anticipation of the demonstration, security measures were heightened, reflecting concerns over potential disruptions and violence.
Protest co-organizer Carolin Moser accused Merz and the CDU/CSU of making the 'AfD's right-wing extremism socially acceptable,' highlighting concerns over democratic values.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized the cooperation with the AfD as a breach of the post-war German taboo against working with extremist parties, a critical stance for democracy.
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