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German Justice Leaders Debate Next Steps in Potential AfD Ban

Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig underscores the high legal threshold for proving extremist intent under Germany’s constitution.

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Stefanie Hubig (SPD) sitzt mit ernstem Blick im Bundestag, hält ein Smartphone in der Hand. Vor ihr liegen mehrere Aktenordner und Stifte auf dem Tisch. Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig während einer Sitzung im Bundestag: Die Sozialdemokratin schließt ein AfD-Verbotsverfahren nicht aus. Foto: IMAGO / dts Nachrichtenagentur

Overview

  • Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig says AfD’s polling strength should not preclude a ban process and insists on thorough evidence review of any planned attacks on democracy.
  • North Rhine-Westphalia’s Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach calls for a broad political alliance and independent experts to assess the feasibility of initiating a ban procedure.
  • The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution upgraded AfD to a “confirmed extremist endeavour” in early May but has paused that status and continues to list the party as a “suspect case” pending a court decision.
  • NRW Minister-President Hendrik Wüst cautions that legal hurdles for a ban are high and favors challenging the AfD through political debate rather than a judicial route.
  • Only the Bundestag, Bundesrat or federal cabinet can formally launch a ban procedure, with the Federal Constitutional Court holding final authority on a party’s constitutionality.