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Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in about 20 German cities, including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, to protest the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Protesters called for the party to be banned, reflecting ongoing concerns over the rise of far-right politics in the country. The demonstrations underscore deepening political divisions in Germany as the AfD continues to gain influence, prompting civil society groups to mobilize against what they describe as a threat to democratic norms.