Protests against right-wing extremism: Germany stands together!

Protests against right-wing extremism: Germany stands together!

Today, January 21, 2026, numerous demonstrations against right-wing extremism, hatred and anti-Semitism are taking place across Germany. These actions are not only a response to increasing approval ratings for the AfD, but also part of a larger social commitment that began last year. In Saxony-Anhalt, for example, approval ratings for the AfD are at an alarming 40% and in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania at 38% - a clear sign that the resistance needs to get louder News.de reported.

The mobilization against the shift to the right has its origins in the protests of 2025 and can be seen as a continuation of the broad resistance movement against the AfD. Tens of thousands of people came together at these demonstrations to send a clear signal for an open and diverse society. An example of the strength of this movement is the large demonstration in Munich, in which more than 200,000 people took to the streets against the AfD and its political agenda Deutschlandfunk reported.

Planned events and demos

Numerous protests and events against right-wing extremism and the AfD have been announced in various federal states until the end of January. Actions are planned in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin and other federal states. Workshops, readings and discussions are part of the program to help citizens arm themselves against right-wing extremist incitement. Online events, such as a workshop on fake news or a lecture about people affected by poverty, are also intended to help raise awareness of the problem.

• Baden-Württemberg: Proteste in Freiburg und Stuttgart.
• Bayern: Mahnwachen in Erlangen und Demonstrationen in Nürnberg und München.
• Berlin: Veranstaltungen gegen Rechts in Blankenburg.
• Bundesweite Online-Events: Verschiedene Formate im Januar 2026.

The protests are not only local, but also have a national dimension. People are mobilizing against the current political situation, which is influenced by the CDU's migration policy and the support of the AfD by prominent people like Elon Musk. Critics urge vigilance and demand a commitment against the normalization of such right-wing tendencies in society Wikipedia determines.

The mood is tense

The mood at the demonstrations is combative among the participants. They agree that democracy is in danger. The reports of meetings between AfD politicians and right-wing extremists where extreme measures were discussed have alarmed many. These incidents make it clear that a strong signal must be sent against these developments. Political representatives, such as Federal President Steinmeier, appreciate the commitment of the demonstrators. “Your commitment to an open society is of central importance,” explained Steinmeier and called on all Democrats to act together.

The broad support and high participation in the protests show that society is not prepared to accept the AfD and its influence as normal. The organizers expect further high numbers of participants in the coming days as the political elections in eight federal states in March 2026 get closer. These contexts underline the urgency of working for a democratic and plural society.