The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has surged in popularity, doubling its seats in the Bundestag amid rising skepticism toward the government. Supporters feel disenfranchised, claiming the system opposes them. The German domestic spy agency has labeled the AfD as extremist, opening the door for potential surveillance and a ban. However, with a significant parliamentary presence, any movement against the AfD could destabilize German politics. The situation is compounded by rising extremism within parts of the party, leading to further societal tension as the AfD challenges the extremist designation in court.
The AfD has already challenged the 'extremist' label in court, and the BfV has withdrawn its finding until the court rules on it. The case is expected to take months, possibly years, and in the meantime will throw German politics into disarray.
It's not just the opposing parties that don't want us; the system itself doesn't want us, said a member of the crowd at a rally in Thuringia.
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