Overview

• The AfD in the Brandenburger Landtag has proposed halting state funding for projects aimed at countering right-wing extremism, citing concerns over partisan bias.
• SPD and CDU leaders strongly criticized the proposal, emphasizing that such programs are crucial for supporting civil society and democratic resilience.
• AfD officials argue that state-funded organizations must maintain strict political neutrality, warning that partisan entities should lose funding.
• The AfD also targets the long-standing 'Tolerantes Brandenburg' network, vowing to shut it down, though this move lacks majority support in the legislature.
• The Staatskanzlei defended the initiatives, stating they are designed to foster civic engagement, counter polarization, and reinforce democratic values.