Overview

• The Frankfurt (Oder) prosecutor filed an indictment on July 25 against AfD lawmaker Wilko Möller on suspicion of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
• The regional court is reviewing whether to open formal proceedings, with a decision still pending.
• The case concerns a poster from last year’s state election showing two adults raising their arms over three children beside the slogan “Wir schützen eure Kinder,” which investigators say resembles a Hitler salute.
• Möller rejects the allegation as a political move, says lawyers vetted the posters, and continues his campaign for the September 21 mayoral election in Frankfurt (Oder).
• Media reports also highlight a possible licensing issue, as the photo agency forbids using its images to imply support for a political party or candidate.