Thousands of people protested the rise of the far right in cities across Germany on Saturday, as the Alternative for Germany party campaign kicked off.Thousands of Germans took to the streets in several cities to protest the rise of far-right extremism and the growing popularity of the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party.

BERLIN — Thousands of Germans protested in Berlin and other cities on Saturday against the rise of the far-right and anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of a February 23 general election.

Elon Musk made a surprise appearance during Germany's AfD (Alternative fuer Deutschland) election campaign event in Halle in eastern Germany on Saturday, speaking publicly in support of the far right party for the second time in as many weeks.

Elon Musk participated via video link in the official campaign launch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, a month before national elections on February 23. Addressing the crowd ahead of lead candidate Alice Weidel's speech,

Elon Musk participated via video link in the official campaign launch of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, a month before national elections on February 23. Addressing the crowd ahead of lead candidate Alice Weidel's speech,

Elon Musk's public support for Germany's far-right AfD party has stirred controversy ahead of the country's general election. Speaking via video link at a rally in Halle, Musk praised the party as Germany's "best hope for the future,