Summary

Germany’s parliament will debate a proposed ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) for the first time next week.

The proposal cites the AfD’s increasing radicalism and historically revisionist statements, such as co-leader Alice Weidel’s claim that Hitler was a communist.

Under Germany’s constitution, a party ban requires proof of opposition to constitutional principles.

Critics warn that a ban could portray the AfD as martyrs.

The AfD currently polls in second place at 20% ahead of February elections.

  • @FelixCress
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    7 hours ago

    My grandad who fought in WW2 used to say to me “You don’t speak to Nazis, you shoot Nazis”.

    To translate this into modern world: AfD should be banned and its politicians should go to prison. The same with all far right across Europe.

    We allowed nazis take power once, we must not make the same mistake again.

    • @Passerby6497
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      12 hours ago

      We allowed nazis take power once, we must not make the same mistake again.

      That ship sailed in November

    • @[email protected]
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      207 hours ago

      We allowed nazis take power once, we must not make the same mistake again.

      In case you missed it, they are in power already, just not in Germany (yet).

    • @Mrkawfee
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      -14 hours ago

      Unfortunately Congress is controlled by Zionist fascists.