Germany's domestic intelligence agency has classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an 'extremist endeavor,' raising the stakes for surveillance. Citing the party's anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant stance, the agency's statement has reignited discussions about possibly banning the party, a process that could take years. AfD leaders criticized the classification as detrimental to democratic values. The decision follows an extensive review, including remarks from high-ranking party figures, amidst growing concerns over the normalization of far-right rhetoric in German politics.
The reclassification of the AfD is likely to reignite debate over potentially banning the party via Germany's Constitutional Court, a lengthy legal process with uncertain outcomes.
The intelligence agency stated the designation was due to the extremist nature of the entire party, which disregards human dignity, citing its anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant orientation.
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