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AfD Files Lawsuit Over Extremist Classification as Germany Prepares for New Government

The far-right party challenges the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution's designation, while Friedrich Merz is set to assume the chancellorship under a CDU/CSU-SPD coalition.

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Manfred Pentz (CDU), hessischer Minister für den Bund, Europa, Internationales und Entbürokratisierung

Overview

  • The AfD has formally filed a lawsuit against the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) over its classification as a 'confirmed extremist organization.'
  • This designation enables the BfV to implement enhanced surveillance measures, including deploying undercover informants, and has potential implications for AfD-affiliated civil servants.
  • State governments are reviewing disciplinary guidelines for public servants linked to the AfD, with legal precedents suggesting possible dismissals in cases of extremist affiliations.
  • The CDU/CSU and SPD have finalized their coalition agreement, titled 'Responsibility for Germany,' with Friedrich Merz expected to be elected chancellor on Tuesday.
  • Key leadership roles have been allocated, including Lars Klingbeil as vice-chancellor and finance minister, Jens Spahn as CDU/CSU faction leader, and Matthias Miersch as SPD faction leader.