Summary

German lawmakers are debating whether to pursue a ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), but many fear the move could backfire ahead of the Feb. 23 national election.

The proposal, backed by 124 lawmakers, seeks a court review of whether the AfD is unconstitutional.

Critics, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, warn a failed attempt could strengthen the party, which is polling at 20%.

The debate underscores concerns over the AfD’s extremism but also the risks of fueling its anti-establishment narrative.

  • @[email protected]
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    120 hours ago

    If one person or a few people have a definition wrong, that’s a thing that can be corrected.

    If the majority of people think that’s the definition, and it’s been that way for decades, then you have the definition wrong.

    • @FooBarrington
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      120 hours ago

      Do you have data to show that a majority of people have been missing “technocracy” for decades?