Organizers said they expected over 10,000 people to attend demonstrations in eastern Saxony state. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is polling in second place ahead of upcoming federal elections.

Thousands attempt to block delegates from attending meeting where Alice Weidel chosen as AfD’s candidate for chancellor.

A convention of a far-right party is being met by protests in Germany as it and other major parties launch their campaigns for the country’s election next month.