Protesters demand constitutional review of AfD ahead of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania vote
Around 150 demonstrators gathered in Schwerin’s Grunthalplatz to call for a constitutional assessment of the far-right AfD before the upcoming state election.
On Saturday, roughly 150 people assembled at Grunthalplatz beside Schwerin’s central station, holding banners that read “Never again is now” and demanding a constitutional check of the Alternative for Germany (AfD). The demonstration was coordinated by PRÜF MV, an organization that stages protests to push for a Federal Constitutional Court review of parties classified as right-wing extremist. Speakers such as Dirk, Janine and Kristina argued that a legal procedure is essential to keep extremist forces out of government and to reaffirm democratic freedoms.
The event is part of a wider mobilisation in fifteen German state capitals, following strong AfD results in recent regional elections. PRÜF MV claims it has organised dozens of protests since late 2025, involving hundreds of thousands of participants nationwide.
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- Aug 23 Merz warns AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt could scare off foreign investors
- Sep 6 Early voting started with AfD and CDU candidates casting ballots amid protests.
- Sep 7 The AfD is targeting a vote share above 45 % to seek an outright majority.
- Sep 7 Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the AfD’s strong showing in Saxony-Anhalt marks a turning point for Germany, warning of broader repercussions.
- Sep 7 AfD announced it will begin talks with potential partners after falling short of a majority.
- Sep 8 Günter Krings, a member of the German Bundestag, described the recent Saxony-Anhalt vote as far worse than expected, with the AfD securing 43.8% of the ballots. He argued the CDU should not entertain discussions about replacing Chancellor Friedrich Merz so soon after the far-right's victory. Krings urged the party to focus on rebuilding its credibility and blamed EU decisions for part of voter anger. The CDU’s share fell to 17.2%, roughly half of its previous support.
- Sep 8 CDU leaders proposed a working group to study a possible ban of the AfD.
- Sep 9 Former US president Donald Trump praised the Alternative for Germany (AfD) after its impressive result in Saxony-Anhalt, blaming the country's immigration policies.
- Sep 9 Trump posted a congratulatory message to the AfD on Truth Social after the Saxony‑Anhalt results.
- Sep 9 Merz and AfD leader Alice Weidel clashed in a Bundestag budget debate following the Saxony‑Anhalt result.
- Sep 10 Claudia Obert resigned from the CDU and Tino Schomann publicly demanded Merz’s resignation.
- Sep 11 AfD top candidate Ulrich Siegmund said weapons from a potential Elbit Systems plant could support upcoming deportation efforts, sparking criticism.
- Sep 11 Only the BSW agreed to talks as all other parties declined, and Chancellor Merz rebuked Donald Trump’s congratulatory post.
- Sep 12 BSW chairman Fabio de Masi publicly denounced Siegmund's remarks.
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