AfD Politician Elected to Saxony's Intelligence Oversight Panel with CDU Support

Carsten Hütter's appointment has drawn criticism from SPD, Greens, and Left Party, raising concerns about the normalization of far-right influence in democratic institutions.

Carsten Hütter, a senior AfD politician, was elected to Saxony's Parliamentary Oversight Commission (PKK) with support from CDU and BSW members.
The PKK oversees the state's intelligence agency, which has classified the AfD as a far-right extremist organization under observation.
SPD, Greens, and Left Party opposed Hütter's election, condemning the decision as incompatible with democratic principles and warning of a dangerous precedent.
Critics, including SPD and Green leaders, accused the CDU of compromising its 'firewall' against the far-right by enabling Hütter's appointment.
The CDU defended its decision, citing respect for electoral outcomes, while internal and external backlash questioned the party's commitment to distancing itself from the AfD.