Germany's far-right AfD party classified as extremist group by domestic intelligence agency

THE FAR-RIGHT ALTERNATIVE for Germany party has been labelled a right-wing extremist group by the country’s domestic intelligence agency, a designation that has once again raised questions about whether the party should be banned.  The agency, Germany’s  …

Germany: Intelligence agency labels AfD party as 'extremist'

For more reactions and analyses on this story, follow Friday's Germany updates here. Germany's spy agency BfV has labeled the entirety of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist entity. The BfV, which is in charge of …

Germany designates AfD as extremist group

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has formally classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist organisation threatening the country’s democratic order. The decision was confirmed on Friday by the Federal Office for the …

Germany’s Far-right Party AfD Labelled As ‘Extremist Organisation’ By Spy Agency BfV

Germany's intelligence agency classifies AfD extremist organization

BERLIN, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Germany's domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), announced on Friday that it has officially classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a confirmed …

Germany’s Spy Agency Classifies Far-Right AfD As ‘Extremist’ Entity

Home Europe Germany Germany’s Spy Agency Classifies Far-Right AfD As ‘Extremist’ Entity The AfD, which currently tops several opinion polls, condemned the decision, while political analysts said it risked further fueling support for the party. Germany’s …

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America’s days of prayer: “Nearly 250 years ago on June 12, 1775, the Continental Congress appointed a day of fasting and prayer so that Americans fighting for their liberty could seek the help of the Almighty. … John Adams wrote of his first national day …

Alternative for Germany listed as 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic spy agency

BERLIN -- The German domestic intelligence service said Friday it has classified the Alternative for Germany party, which placed second in national elections in February, as a “right-wing extremist effort” — making it subject to greater and broader …

‘It’s a myth that British companies are less productive than Germany - here’s why’

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Germany updates: Scholz says AfD ban 'must not be rushed'

Skip next section Outgoing Chancellor Scholz urges caution on AfD designation 05/02/2025May 2, 2025Outgoing Chancellor Scholz urges caution on AfD designation German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said any possible outlawing of the AfD must not be …