Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in cities across Bremen and Lower Saxony to protest against a perceived shift to the far-right in politics.

In Bremen, over 35,000 participants gathered, with organizers claiming numbers exceeded 50,000. Demonstrations also took place in Hannover, Braunschweig, and Leer, where Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg, 99, joined the protests to advocate for democracy and tolerance.

Events included music performances and symbolic actions like human chains, emphasizing unity against racism and divisive politics.

The protests were organized by groups like "Omas gegen Rechts" and supported by cultural and civic organizations.

Weinberg, who survived multiple concentration camps, expressed disbelief at the current political climate but was heartened by the turnout.