A municipal council in eastern Germany has voted to ban new Stolpersteine Holocaust memorial stones from public pavements, sparking national outrage and political concern.

Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe publicly celebrated the electoral advance of Germany's far-right AfD, revealing international ties that distinguish his approach from Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

The AfD reelected Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla as party leaders during a national convention in Erfurt, which was met with mass protests and civil unrest.

The Alternative for Germany held its national convention under heavy security as thousands of demonstrators attempted to block access to the venue. The event underscores rising tensions ahead of critical state elections where the party currently leads in the polls.