The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubled its support to 20.8% in February's elections, establishing itself as a formidable force in the Bundestag. The party's leader Alice Weidel is noted for her provocative and xenophobic rhetoric, which generates media attention and a cycle of agitation. Critics argue that the AfD's stance undermines the fundamental principle of equal treatment as outlined in Germany's Basic Law, prompting fears that the party poses a threat to the democratic fabric of the country and the rights of its citizens.
The far-right populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubled its voter support to 20.8% in February's election, making it the second-largest power in the Bundestag.
Attention means success and success means more noise. Such is the attention economy of right-wing strategists.
Constitutional lawyers warn against the AfD as a threat to democracy due to their stance on equal treatment of citizens.
The unconstitutionality arises above all from the fact that the AfD does not share the principle of equal freedom.
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