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 AfD held a two-day national conference in Erfurt where delegates re-elected party leaders amid large-scale protests against their policy agenda.

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.