Germany’s Democratic Defense Against Far-Right Extremism
A new legal assessment concludes that Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is “demonstrably unconstitutional” and an attempt to ban the party could be successful. The comprehensive report, compiled over a year by legal experts, examined extensive parliamentary documents, press releases, and social media posts to support its findings. While the legal basis for a ban may exist, the report also highlights significant political dangers due to the AfD’s current popularity. Such a move would require filing a motion with the Federal Constitutional Court, a step currently lacking broad political appetite, with major parties like the CDU/CSU opposing it.
John Q. Hosedrinker