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Socialism using the state to harass its rivals: Is the Stasi returning to Germany?

Germany's domestic intelligence agency, the BfV, has recently designated the AfD as an 'extreme right' party, enabling increased monitoring of its activities.
This classification follows February elections where the AfD became the second-largest party with 20.80% of votes, surpassing the SPD led by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.
The BfV, under the Interior Ministry controlled by Faeser of the SPD, uses the label to monitor AfD activities but does not imply party outlawing, which is rare in Germany.
The BfV criticized the AfD for holding an ethnic view that 'violates human dignity' and noted the party’s overall anti-immigrant stance in its official statement.
The classification facilitates government oversight but raises concerns about the democratic implications of targeting a rival party that recently gained electoral ground.

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Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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AfD opinion: What makes the party so dangerous

Plans for mass deportations, warnings of "re-population" or "circumstances": For example, in his opinion, the constitutional protection establishes the classification of the AfD as "right-wing extremist" – and these top politicians appear in the confidential paper.

4 days ago·Munich, Germany

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cicero.de

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The constitutional protection method - State and journalism work hand in hand in the AfD case

The enthusiasm with which many journalists have accepted the decision to classify the AfD as "secured extremist" can only be regarded as disturbing. Instead of critically questioning the Federal Ministry of the Interior, they often proved themselves to be a willing clauqueure of the state.

4 days ago

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Spiegel

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(S+) According to classification as a "secured right-wing extremist" party: as it crumbles in the AfD

The AfD has classified constitutional protection as a secure right-wing extreme. The party is indignant – and is expected to be even more radical in the future.

5 days ago·Germany

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Der Tagesspiegel

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Press review on the AfD classification: "The party is actually too big for a ban

Since Friday, the AfD in Germany has been regarded as "secured right-wing extremist." Media in Germany and abroad is concerned with the consequences of this – and where the dangers lurk.

5 days ago·Berlin, Germany

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Deutschlandfunk

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"Secured right-wing extremist" - What the classification by the constitutional protection means for the AfD

The AfD is now seen by the constitutional protection as a secure right-wing extremist party. What does this mean for the future of the party and for its members? An overview.

5 days ago·Germany

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www.t-online.de

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Radio in the Zwickmühle: ARD and ZDF test handling of AfD after new classification

ARD and ZDF face a dilemma: Can they invite AfD politicians to talk shows after the new constitutional protection regulations? The broadcasters react.

5 days ago

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