Protests Against CDU Continue Following AfD-Supported Bundestag Motion

BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 2: People light up with their smartphones as they gather in front of the CDU headquarters, the Konrad Adenauer House, at twilight to protest against cooperation by political parties with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on February 2, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. The protest follows a recent attempt by Friedrich Merz, chancellor candidate and leader of the Christian Democrats (CDU), to pass new legislation on immigration and security knowing passage depended on support from the AfD. The attempt ignited nationwide protests and condemnation, as it breaks a taboo on cooperation with the AfD at the federal level. Germany is scheduled to hold snap federal parliamentary elections on February 23. (Footage by Christian Ender/Getty Images)