Germany’s domestic intelligence service has labeled the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an extremist party, enabling increased surveillance and reigniting debates about a potential ban on the party. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser stated the AfD promotes discriminatory views contrary to Germany’s Constitution, while AfD leaders dismissed the classification as politically motivated. The party, which has garnered significant public support, has faced scrutiny for extremist rhetoric and actions, including links to a plot to undermine the state and controversial remarks about the Holocaust by its members.
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