Bundestag to Debate AfD Ban Proposal Following Claims of Further Radicalization

A cross-party group of lawmakers seeks to initiate a constitutional review of the AfD's legality by the Federal Constitutional Court.

The Bundestag will next week discuss a proposal to pursue a ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, citing its alleged threats to democratic principles.
124 lawmakers from multiple parties, including SPD, CDU, Greens, and Left, have signed the proposal, though it is unclear if it will gain majority support in the Bundestag.
Proponents argue the AfD has increasingly adopted radical and anti-democratic positions, with accusations of historical revisionism and connections to extremist ideologies.
Critics, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, warn of potential political and legal risks, such as the AfD exploiting a ban attempt to strengthen its narrative of victimhood.
The Federal Constitutional Court would ultimately decide on the AfD's constitutionality, with stringent legal criteria requiring proof of active and aggressive efforts against democratic order.