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George Simion defends AfD's co-chair Alice Weidel after her comments on Romanian immigrants, stating many Romanians in Germany support both AUR and AfD. He believes Weidel did not insult Romanians, despite media backlash. Simion criticized Bucharest's mayor Nicușor Dan for allegedly interfering with AUR's protest authorization, claiming Romania is moving towards authoritarianism. He expects thousands at the upcoming protest, emphasizing the need for state protection for participants. Simion also announced a friendship group between Romania and Germany within AUR, while denying plans to incite violence during the protest.