Protests Erupt in Germany Over Far-Right Youth Group and Rhetoric

Protests erupted across Germany as the far-right AfD founded a new youth group, Generation Deutschland, amid significant opposition and police clashes in Giessen. Meanwhile, other German cities experienced incidents including a criminal explosion in Düsseldorf and a shooting in Cologne, highlighting ongoing social tensions. Additionally, Chemnitz celebrated its year as European Capital of Culture, attracting over 2 million visitors, and political debates continue over EU bans on combustion engines and climate policies.