German Bundestag to Debate AfD Ban Proposal Next Week

A cross-party initiative seeks to bring the far-right party before the Constitutional Court over allegations of undermining democratic principles.

The Bundestag is set to debate a proposal next week to initiate a Constitutional Court review of the AfD's adherence to Germany's democratic framework.
The initiative, led by CDU's Marco Wanderwitz and supported by over 100 MPs from various parties, aims to determine if the AfD's actions violate the German constitution.
Critics argue that pursuing a ban risks boosting the AfD's support by portraying the party as a 'martyr' to its base and undecided voters.
The German Institute for Human Rights and other proponents believe the AfD's increasing radicalization justifies the use of a party ban to protect democracy.
If pursued, the Constitutional Court would need to assess whether the AfD engages in 'aggressive' actions against the democratic order, a process that could take years.