AfD rally draws hundreds after teen assault on student in Frankfurt (Oder)

A 14-year-old pupil was assaulted by a group of about ten adolescents, aged between 13 and 15, in front of a high school, with the attack filmed and posted online, prompting nationwide shock. Police have opened investigations into the youths, identified as having German, Polish, Russian and Syrian nationalities, on charges of dangerous bodily injury and robbery. On Tuesday evening, the AfD organized a rally in Frankfurt (Oder) that attracted roughly 500 people, according to a photographer’s estimate, and no authorized counter-protest was reported.

The local CDU accused the AfD of exploiting the tragedy for political gain and called for a security conference and discussions with victims. Brandenburg’s interior minister highlighted concerns about migrant-linked youth groups and suggested possible changes to residency and deportation policies. City officials said they are reviewing safety measures around schools to prevent future incidents.