“Panicking” CSU Raises Possibility of AfD Ban in Thuringia
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Prohibiting the AfD only in Thuringia? The thought play of leading CSU politicians is not helpful. It suggests a false picture of the party.
In the CSU, some people now think about moving to Karlsruhe against the extreme right party. The idea comes late, but is good. It is also better than the idea of letting Björn Höcke withdraw the right to vote.
An expert report provides good opportunities for a procedure before the Federal Constitutional Court: Meanwhile, the CSU Landtag faction carries out an internal conflict.
CSU leader Klaus Holetschek has shown himself with reference to the Thuringian regional association openly for a partial ban of the AfD. The party ban is "no instrument to ban the political competition", however, says state rights activist Volker Boehme-Neßler.
For years, a possible AfD ban has been discussed. Parts of the CSU are in favour of banning individual national associations. The focus is especially on the Thuringian offshoot. Party leader Söder thinks this is not a good idea.
“Panicking” CSU Raises Possibility of AfD Ban in Thuringia
Senior figures in Bavaria’s governing centre-right Christian Social Union (CSU) have suggested that a partial ban targeting the right-wing Alternative für Deutschland’s (AfD) Thuringia branch should not be ruled out, as the party continues to gain support in opinion polls. Speaking at a CSU parliamentary group meeting on Wednesday, July 8th, group leader Klaus Holetschek argued that while banning the AfD nationwide would not be effective, author…
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