Massive protests have erupted across Germany following a controversial Bundestag vote where the CDU and FDP aligned with the far-right AfD.
Demonstrators in cities like Frankfurt, Berlin, and Leipzig expressed outrage, accusing the CDU of breaking a long-standing democratic consensus.
In Frankfurt, over 6,000 people gathered spontaneously, carrying signs like "Frankfurt is colorful" and "Who votes AfD, votes Nazis.
" Similar scenes unfolded nationwide, with tens of thousands rallying under slogans such as "Stop Merz & AfD" and "Defend asylum rights.
" Critics, including former Chancellor Angela Merkel, condemned CDU leader Friedrich Merz for enabling the AfD's influence.
Activists and public figures called for unity against right-wing extremism, warning of the "fatal consequences" of this political shift.
Despite the widespread anger, most protests remained peaceful, though isolated incidents of vandalism and clashes with police were reported.
More demonstrations are planned in the coming days, signaling continued resistance to this controversial alliance.