Calls for AfD Ban Intensify After Politicians Attend Far-Right Meeting in Switzerland

Green Party leaders argue the AfD's actions undermine Germany's democratic principles, urging a constitutional review of the party's legality.

An undercover investigation revealed that AfD politicians Lena Kotré and Roger Beckamp attended a December meeting in Switzerland with far-right groups, including banned organizations like 'Blood & Honour.'
The meeting reportedly focused on topics such as 'remigration,' a term used by extremists to advocate for the forced removal of people of foreign origin from Germany.
AfD representatives confirmed their participation, with Kotré stating that the discussions aligned with the party's platform, and Beckamp sharing his speech online.
Green Party leaders, including Bundestag Vice President Katrin Göring-Eckardt, are pushing for a constitutional review of the AfD, claiming the party's actions threaten Germany's democratic order.
Critics of a potential AfD ban warn that such a move could prove divisive, with some arguing it may bolster the party's narrative of political persecution.