In a dramatic twist that feels straight out of a political thriller ⚡, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), has officially classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a confirmed right-wing extremist organization at the national level. This decision comes after a thorough, three-year expert review, detailed in a report exceeding 1,000 pages.
The report criticizes the AfD for its "ethnic-based concept of the people," arguing that such an ideology clashed with Germany’s liberal democratic order. Previously, the party was only a 'suspicion case', with several of its regional branches already flagged as extremist.
AfD co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla fired back, condemning the decision as a serious blow to democracy and vowing to challenge the classification through legal means, labeling it as a "democracy-endangering defamation."
Despite the controversy, recent public opinion polls indicate that the AfD continues to command strong support, even edging out the traditional conservative CDU/CSU bloc to become the leading political force in a national survey. This unfolding story invites both political enthusiasts and curious minds to reflect on the balance between democratic values and the diverse spectrum of political expression.
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