The assessments of the police operation at the AfD federal party conference in Riesa in mid-January differ widely. Following a special session requested by the AfD, several parliamentary groups came forward with differing assessments. The Left Party called for further clarification. The AfD saw left-wing extremism played down, while the CDU thanked the police in particular.
Left parties want further clarification
"We were comprehensively informed today, but it is still too early to take stock," explained Left Party politician Rico Gebhardt. There was no reasonable explanation as to how and why the police assault on Left Party MP Nam Duy Nguyen took place. "It was good that there was self-criticism. That was not a matter of course until now (...). I therefore expect transparent clarification beyond today's date."
