CDU secretary general criticizes protest march in front of Saxon premier's home

After a protest march near the home of Saxony's prime minister in Dresden, CDU Secretary General Alexander Dierks has accused the Free Saxons of acting in a "lowly" manner. The far-right party had called for a rally against a planned refugee shelter in northern Dresden on Sunday. Participants then moved on toward the apartment of government leader Michael Kretschmer (CDU).

Invading the private environment of politicians is an unacceptable border crossing, Dierks said Monday. Who wants to intimidate politicians, places itself outside the values of our democracy. "This shows once again how scurrilous the far-right Free Saxons act."