German Court Validates Surveillance of Far-Right AfD Party

Ruling affirms intelligence agency's classification of AfD as a suspected extremist group, allowing continued monitoring.

The court found sufficient evidence of anti-democratic and discriminatory behavior within the AfD.
This decision permits the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution to use wiretaps and informants in its surveillance.
AfD leaders criticized the ruling, claiming it is politically motivated and plan to appeal.
The ruling is a significant setback for the AfD ahead of upcoming regional and European elections.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser praised the decision as a defense of democratic values.