Germany's domestic spy agency, the BfV, has labeled the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as extremist, enabling security forces to monitor it closely. This classification has spurred mixed reactions, with AfD leaders decrying it as an attack on democracy that jeopardizes the rights of over 10 million voters. The BfV's comprehensive report outlines the AfD's racist and anti-Muslim tendencies, emphasizing its role in fostering societal division. The timing of the announcement adds pressure to the incoming government and legal implications loom regarding the party's future in German politics.
The classification of the Alternative für Deutschland party as extremist by Germany's internal security agency empowers monitoring of the countryâs largest opposition party.
BfV's report describes the AfD as a racist and anti-Muslim organization, raising concerns over human dignity and societal cohesion in Germany.
AfD leaders denounce the labeling as a blow against democracy and threaten legal action, claiming the ruling undermines the rights of over 10 million voters.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced the classification, insisting it was free from political influence, despite AfD's claims of politically motivated attacks.
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