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4mo ago

Brandenburg Suspends AfD's Extremist Classification Following Legal Challenge

The state's Verfassungsschutz pauses its designation of the AfD as 'gesichert rechtsextremistisch,' reverting the party to a 'suspected case' during ongoing court proceedings.

Der Verfassungsschutz in Brandenburg setzt die Hochstufung der AfD als "gesichert rechtsextremistisch" vorerst aus.
Der Brandenburger Verfassungsschutz hat die Einstufung des AfD-Landesverbands als gesichert rechtsextremistische Bestrebung vorläufig ausgesetzt. Nach Angaben des Landesinnenministeriums gab der Verfassungsschutz eine sogenannte Stillhaltezusage ab.
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Overview

  • Brandenburg's Verfassungsschutz issued a stillhalteerklärung, temporarily suspending the AfD's classification as 'gesichert rechtsextremistisch' after the party filed a lawsuit.
  • The AfD remains classified as a 'suspected case' in Brandenburg while the court reviews the legality of the extremist designation.
  • The federal classification of the AfD as 'gesichert rechtsextremistisch' also remains on hold, pending a decision by the Verwaltungsgericht Köln.
  • Political momentum for banning the AfD grows, with SPD, Left, and Green Party factions advocating for formal prohibition procedures in parliament and the Bundesrat.
  • Public opinion is divided, with a recent survey showing 50% of Germans supporting a ban effort and significant backing for measures to restrict AfD influence.