Germany's AfD files lawsuit over 'right-wing extremist' designation
Briefly

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has launched a lawsuit against the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), which recently classified the party as right-wing extremist based on extensive research. The BfV concluded that the AfD's racist and anti-Muslim views contradict Germany's democratic principles. Following this classification, the AfD claimed the agency's actions undermine democracy and vowed to pursue all legal avenues in defense of their position, while sparking renewed discussions regarding potentially banning the party due to concerns about its extremist elements.
"The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution designated the AfD as a right-wing extremist organization after three years of examination, citing their racist and anti-Muslim stances."
"The AfD described the ruling as a serious blow to German democracy, arguing that the BfV's decision violated the constitution."
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