The AfD held its national party congress in Erfurt while thousands of protesters demonstrated and blocked access routes, yet delegates arrived and the congress began on time. The protest highlights rising social tensions that can affect business confidence, increase security costs, and signal political instability that may influence investment decisions in Germany. AfD party leadership and delegates, thousands of protesters, local police and emergency services, Erfurt city authorities. If protests continue, security measures may be intensified; the AfD may use the congress to unveil economic policy positions; regional businesses may review contingency plans for future political events. Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Erfurt to protest the AfD's federal party congress, blocking roads and a highway. Despite the blockades, delegates managed to reach the venue and the meeting proceeded as scheduled. The event illustrates how political polarization can translate into tangible logistical challenges and heightened security concerns for businesses operating in the region.
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