Die deutsche Polizei untersucht Hitler Salute auf der örtlichen AFD -Partykonferenz

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DPA

Thu, August 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM UTC

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The logo of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is pictured on the stage during the party's conference in Saxony-Anhalt. Heiko Rebsch/dpa

German authorities are investigating a man suspected of performing the banned Hitler salute during a local party conference of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

The 26-year-old suspect allegedly made the Nazi gesture while attending the AfD event in the western town of Unna on Sunday.

A participant in a nearby counter-demonstration captured the incident in a photo and reported it to police.

Officers on site then identified the suspect and filed a criminal complaint for the use of symbols of unconstitutional organizations.

Dortmund police's state security department announced the investigation on Thursday.

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