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German far-right politician on trial for alleged use of banned Nazi slogan

Bjorn Hocke of AfD faces three years in prison for using banned Nazi slogan. [ more ]

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A prominent German far-right figure charged with second count of using a Nazi slogan

Prosecutor charged AfD leader with Nazi slogan

AfD's radical reputation and Hocke's controversial statements [ more ]

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2 months ago

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Germany: AfD appeals 'suspected' far-right extremist status DW 03/12/2024

The AfD is challenging its far-right extremist label in court, aiming to contest the surveillance and investigative actions against the party.

The court proceedings saw the AfD's pleas for motions, requests, and judge recusals rejected, with the presiding judge criticizing the party's legal team for wasting time. [ more ]

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2 months ago

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Germany's AfD to be classified a right-wing extremist group? DW 03/11/2024

The AfD and Germany's intelligence agency are in a legal battle over surveillance.

The AfD's challenge against being investigated as a right-wing extremist party will be heard at the Higher Administrative Court. [ more ]

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5 days ago

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Germany raids properties in bribery probe aimed at AfD politician

The investigation targets Petr Bystron, number-two AfD candidate in the EU elections, for bribery and money laundering. [ more ]

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Did EU candidate of far-right AfD accept Russian money?

Petr Bystron denies receiving money from a pro-Russian website, calling it a 'defamation campaign.'

Czech authorities possess incriminating recordings but are not releasing them; MEPs seek an urgent inquiry into alleged pro-Kremlin ties. [ more ]

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German AfD politician rejects Russian payment claims DW 04/04/2024

Petr Bystron denies taking money from Russian disinformation site.

Bystron faces accusations of being involved with a now-defunct Russian web portal based in Prague. [ more ]

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Germany's far-right AfD under mounting pressure DW 05/14/2024

The debate about a possible ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) never really went away, but it is once again getting louder.

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2 weeks ago

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I always thought immigrant Germans would vote against the far right. I was wrong

Immigrant Germans are considering voting for the far-right Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) in Germany, a concerning trend for many observers. [ more ]

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2 months ago

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Germany's AfD: Euroskeptics turned far-right populists DW 03/11/2024

Rise of AfD in German politics amid pandemic, war in Europe, and refugee immigration.

AfD seen as far-right party with increasing support despite radical right-wing stances. [ more ]

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Germany's AfD could lose funds for anti-democratic behavior DW 01/22/2024

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is experiencing high popularity in opinion polls while facing widespread protests against the party.

The German Bundestag is debating how to deal with the AfD, with a motion submitted by three governing parliamentary factions to take a stand against the party's anti-democratic actions. [ more ]

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Could a 'fascist' soon head a German state government? DW 01/16/2024

Calls for banning the AfD party have increased due to revelations of secret plans to expel migrants and the party's radicalization.

The AfD is experiencing major success in local, state, and European Parliament elections, with strong support in eastern Germany. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

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China spying: Krah stays on as top AfD European candidate DW 04/24/2024

Maximilian Krah to remain Lead Candidate for AfD in European elections despite aide charged with espionage for China. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

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A well-known figure in a German far-right party tells his trial he is completely innocent

Bjorn Hocke from AfD claims innocence in trial over Nazi slogan usage. [ more ]

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German far-right leader in court charged with using Nazi slogan

Bjorn Hocke from AfD is on trial for using a Nazi slogan, claiming ignorance. Protests ensued with accusations labeling him as a Nazi. [ more ]

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Prominent figure in German far-right party going on trial over alleged use of Nazi slogan

Bjorn Hocke, a leader in the far-right AfD party, is on trial for using Nazi slogans, impacting his political aspirations. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

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German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party DW 04/23/2024

Die Vielen's 'Shield & Shine' campaign aims to unite cultural institutions to combat the rise of right-wing extremism in Germany through art and open forums. [ more ]

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Berlinale: Germany's far-right AfD uninvited from film festival opening

Five far-right politicians from AfD were disinvited from the Berlinale opening gala due to their views contradicting democratic values.

Protests against AfD and right-wing extremism in Germany influenced the decision to exclude AfD members from the event. [ more ]

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AfD loses run-off in first vote since mass-deportation story DW 01/28/2024

The far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), lost a district vote in Thuringia despite their candidate initially having a significant lead.

AfD has faced protests and outrage following a report that exposed their plans for mass deportation of foreigners and unassimilated German citizens if they were to come to power. [ more ]

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Germany: Scholz welcomes protests against far-right DW 01/19/2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemns alleged plans by right-wing extremists and politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party for mass deportation of migrants.

Scholz draws parallels between the far-right extremists' plans and Nazi racial ideology, stating that such ideologies have no place in Germany.

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Germany to protest against right-wing extremism and the AfD. [ more ]

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Germany: Far-right leader on trial for using Nazi slogan DW 04/17/2024

Accusations against AfD leader for using Nazi slogan in campaign rally. [ more ]

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Germany: State CDU, AfD leaders clash in Thuringia TV duel DW 04/12/2024

Conservative CDU and far-right AfD clash in Thuringia state elections over migration and Europe. [ more ]

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Berlinale: U-turn on AfD politicians' invitation causes stir DW 02/15/2024

Controversy surrounds the Berlin International Film Festival due to the invite and subsequent disinvite of politicians from Germany's far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD).

The festival's management withdrew invitations to five AfD politicians citing the party's explicitly antidemocratic positions. [ more ]

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Tens of thousands gather in Berlin to protest far-right AfD party

Around 150,000 people protested against the far-right AfD party in Berlin.

Protests also took place in other cities, showing growing alarm at public support for AfD. [ more ]

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Over 100,000 people gather in Berlin for latest rally against far-right AfD party

Over 120,000 people protested against the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Berlin.

Protests also occurred in other cities, reflecting growing concerns about AfD's strong public support. [ more ]

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Germany's AfD could lose funds for anti-democratic behavior DW 01/22/2024

The right-wing extremist AfD party in Germany is experiencing record highs in opinion polls.

The German Bundestag is debating how to handle the AfD, with some calling for a ban on the party. [ more ]

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Hundreds of thousands protest against far-right in Germany

Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in Germany to protest against the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

The protests were sparked by a report revealing discussions on migration policies including mass deportations at a meeting of German right-wing extremists.

The AfD denies that the migration plans are party policy. [ more ]

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Germans Push Back as Far Right's Influence Grows

Tens of thousands of people have been protesting against the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD).

There is growing concern about the rise of the AfD and its potential threat to democracy. [ more ]

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Germany looks to prevent far-right takeover of the judiciary

The AfD maintains strong support in polls.

German leaders view Poland and Hungary as cautionary tales. [ more ]

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Tens of thousands protest in Berlin in latest rally against far-right AfD party video

Around 120,000 people protested in Berlin against the far-right party AfD.

The protests were sparked by reports of senior AfD members discussing mass deportation. [ more ]

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Germany: Report shows deeper AfD ties to Potsdam meeting DW 01/31/2024

AfD's involvement in a secret meeting with far-right extremists in Potsdam was greater than previously admitted

The party's ties to the meeting include key figures on the AfD payroll [ more ]

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German court ruling sparks calls to stop state funding for far-right AfD

The constitutional court in Germany has ruled to cut state funding to a minor far-right political party, Die Heimat, due to its aim of undermining or overthrowing German democracy.

This decision has sparked calls for similar rules to be applied to the rightwing populist party AfD, which is facing controversy over its immigration policy. [ more ]

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Germany: AfD a growing threat to democracy, says minister DW 12/28/2023

The interior minister of Thuringia state warns of dangers to democracy as the far-right AfD gains support

The AfD is leading in popularity polls in Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg [ more ]

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5 months ago

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Germany's far-right party wins mayoral election, showing group's rising appeal

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won its first major mayor's race, taking control of the city of Pirna, Saxony.

AfD's growing appeal is attributed to concerns over immigration and its anti-migrant policy. [ more ]

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The AfD's Secret Plan to Deport Millions From Germany

Representatives from AfD met with Identitarian and neo-Nazi activists in a secret meeting to plan mass deportations.

A Correctiv undercover reporter exposed the meeting and provided details and evidence of the attendees. [ more ]

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Everyone, together, against fascism': protests sweep Germany after expose of AfD party's deportation masterplan'

Theatrical performance at Berliner Ensemble galvanizes audience with politically charged scenes

A report by Correctiv reveals details of a covert meeting between AfD politicians and neo-Nazi activists discussing mass deportations [ more ]

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Politicians from Germany's AfD met extremist group to discuss deportation masterplan'

Members of Germany's far-right AfD party met with rightwing extremists and neo-Nazi activists to discuss a masterplan for mass deportations.

The meeting has raised concerns about the AfD's threat to German democracy and their potential political gains in upcoming elections.

The AfD figures were meeting with Martin Sellner, a key figure in the pan-European New Right movement who has been banned from entering the UK. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Tens of thousands protest across Germany after far-right party's mass deportation meetings video

Over 100,000 people protested across Germany against the far-right AfD party

Protests were spurred by AfD party members attending meetings with extremists [ more ]

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Nazis out!' Hundreds of thousands protest against Germany's far right

Protesters in Germany denounce the far-right AfD party

Public outcry sparked by reports of mass deportation plans [ more ]

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German 'remigration' debate fuels push to ban far-right AfD DW 01/12/2024

Politicians from the AfD and neo-Nazis held a meeting in Potsdam to discuss 'remigration,' the forced or voluntary return of migrants to their place of origin.

The ideas presented at the meeting would violate the fundamental rights laid down in the German constitution, causing outrage across the political spectrum. [ more ]

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