On May 2, 2025, Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a "confirmed right-wing extremist group." This designation allows intelligence services to monitor the party more closely, following years of investigation into its activities. The AfD is accused of undermining democratic principles and excluding certain groups, particularly those from Muslim backgrounds. This classification comes after the party's significant electoral success, highlighting rising public concern regarding migration and economic conditions in Germany.
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has designated the far-right Alternative for Germany party as a confirmed right-wing extremist group.
The BfV agency has observed numerous instances of the AfD trying to undermine Germany's democratic order and promote exclusion of certain population groups.
The classification of the AfD as a right-wing extremist group gives intelligence services greater authority to monitor the party and its activities.
The AfD's popularity has surged due to increasing concerns over migration, winning over 20 percent of votes in the recent national elections.
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