Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Thousands Protest AfD Youth Wing Launch
On November 29, 2025, thousands of people protested in Giessen, Germany, against the launch of a new youth group for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
The protestors blocked roads and delayed the meeting, which was supposed to start at 10 a.m.
but didn't begin until after 11:30 a.m.
The new youth group, called Generation Germany, replaces an old group that was dissolved because it was considered extremist.
Some people support the AfD and want to make changes in the country, while others protest against the party's ideas and want to promote diversity and stop hatred.
Police used pepper spray and water cannons to control the crowd, and a few officers were slightly injured.
The AfD leaders criticized the protests, calling them undemocratic.
Thousands of protestors blocked access to the AfD's new youth wing launch event in Giessen, delaying the meeting by over two hours.
Police estimated 25,000–30,000 protestors, with up to 5,000 officers deployed, and used pepper spray and water cannons to manage the crowd.
The new youth wing, Generation Germany, replaces the disbanded Young Alternative and will be under tighter party control, open to members under 36.
Jean-Pascal Hohm, a regional lawmaker classified as a right-wing extremist (a label he denies), was elected unopposed as the leader of Generation Germany.
AfD leaders criticized the protests as undemocratic and claimed they are being unfairly targeted by extremists, while protestors view the youth wing as a platform for radicalization.
- Who
- Thousands of anti-AfD protestors and AfD members
- What
- Protests against the launch of AfD's new youth wing, Generation Germany
- When
- November 29, 2025
- Where
- Giessen, Germany
- Why
- To oppose the far-right AfD party and its youth wing, which protestors view as promoting extremism
Protestors
AfD Leaders
Protest Legitimacy
Protestors
Protestors believe the AfD is a right-wing extremist organization and its youth wing promotes undemocratic values.
AfD Leaders
AfD leaders criticize the protests as undemocratic and claim they are being unfairly targeted by extremists.
Youth Wing's Role
Protestors
Protestors view the youth wing as a platform for radicalization and extremism.
AfD Leaders
AfD leaders see the youth wing as a way to engage young members and avoid past mistakes, ensuring tighter party control.
- Event
- Launch of AfD's new youth wing, Generation Germany
- Location
- Giessen, Germany
- Date
- November 29, 2025
- Protestors
- 25,000–30,000
- Police Deployed
- Up to 5,000 officers
- Injured Officers
- 10 to 15
- Youth Wing Leader
- Jean-Pascal Hohm
- AfD's Political Status
- Right-wing extremist organization (as per Germany's domestic security service, currently under legal challenge)
Sources
German far-right AfD youth event disrupted as thousands of protestors block access
Germany: AfD youth wing launch stalled as thousands of protestors swarm Giessen venue
German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest
