Chaos broke out in the German city of Giessen as left-wing protesters clashed with police during a major demonstration aimed at disrupting the launch of Generation Deutschland, a new youth organisation created by the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
The Resist alliance, which organised the protest, vowed to block the founding ceremony and mobilised activists who flooded the normally quiet university town early on Saturday.
Demonstrators attempted to block roads, break through police barriers, and confront arriving AfD officials and supporters. Police said protesters were “massively” obstructing traffic, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons.
Protesters responded by throwing flares and projectiles and charging police lines. Videos circulating online appear to show black-clad activists brawling with AfD MP Julian Schmidt, attacking vehicles carrying AfD members or journalists, and smashing a police car window, forcing officers to flee.
Dhaxanta Mabda,,a ayaa ka wayn 🥶🥶🥶 💦💦
Geißen iyo Galbeedka Jarmalkaba AFD inay Awood ku yeelato aad ayaa loogasoo hor jeedaa
Kuwani waa Dadka Kasoo hor jeeda AFD iyo Ururka Dhalinyaradda (AFD) ee Magaladaas lagaga dhawaaqay
Mudaaharayaashu waxay Xidheen Wadooyinka. pic.twitter.com/tko10qemem— Galsan Tv. (@GalsanTv) November 29, 2025
Authorities reported around 15 police injuries, along with several injured protesters, and at least one police horse harmed in the turmoil. The disruption succeeded in delaying the event, with senior AfD figures including co-leaders Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel initially unable to reach the venue.
Masked anti-fascists attack democratically elected AfD MP Julian Schmidt. Only @AfD can save Germany. pic.twitter.com/Y2qGJglAsW
— RadioGenoa (@RadioGenoa) November 29, 2025
The meeting eventually proceeded, electing Jean-Pascal Hohm as chairman of the new group, which replaces the recently dissolved Young Alternative, shut down after being labeled extremist by Germany’s federal intelligence agency.
Left wing, no globalists and I wonder if they were shipped in, as we have seen in the UK? A good question too is who and what is behind this? I don’t think you need look too far, for an answer.
The fight against nazi’s continues unabated ,oddly enough by those that act like nazi’s. Self reflection not their strong point