Massive anti-racist demonstrations swept across Germany as over 50,000 people in Cologne and 100,000 in Munich rallied against the far-right AfD (Alternative for Germany) Party’s controversial plans to deport all foreigners. Organized by the Cologne Stellt Sich Quer formation, supported by various sectors, including unions, NGOs, athletes, churches, politicians, and even FC Köln’s players and managers, the protests, themed “Protect democracy, fight against AfD,” featured signs declaring “Cologne hates AfD,” “Nazis out,” “Never again,” and “Nationalism is nonsense.” The events also witnessed speeches against racism and performances by renowned music groups. The sheer turnout disrupted tram services near the Cologne demonstration. Simultaneously, around 100,000 people gathered in Berlin at the Reichstag to voice their opposition to AfD’s deportation plans. Similar demonstrations occurred in Munich and other cities, with the Munich protest being cut short due to security concerns arising from the overwhelming crowd. The anti-racist alliance’s call prompted large and small protests nationwide.
Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized the international community for failing to stop Israel’s attacks on Gaza, where he said “babies, children, and the elderly die of starvation.” He called for urgent UN reform, arguing the current system cannot end oppression in the Middle East.
Erdoğan also highlighted Türkiye’s role in supporting regional peace efforts in Syria, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia, stressing cooperation through the Turkic States Organization and major transport projects like the Middle Corridor and Development Road. He said Türkiye seeks a just global order based on diplomacy, trade, and stability.
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