German Lawmakers Debate Proposals to Ban Far-Right AfD Party

The Greens propose an evidence-based review of the AfD's constitutionality, contrasting with a CDU-backed push for immediate court action.

Green Party lawmakers have introduced a proposal in the Bundestag to commission an expert review on the legal viability of banning the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
The proposal emphasizes gathering robust evidence to determine whether the AfD violates constitutional principles before pursuing formal legal action.
This approach contrasts with a CDU-led initiative, spearheaded by Marco Wanderwitz, which advocates for directly petitioning Germany's Constitutional Court to assess the party's constitutionality.
The AfD is currently classified as a right-wing extremist 'suspected case' by Germany's domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
Both proposals are expected to be discussed in the Bundestag during the next parliamentary session, though the exact timing remains uncertain as the agenda is yet to be finalized.