German Minister-President Urges Caution on Potential AfD Ban

Stephan Weil warns that a failed ban could strengthen the AfD and calls for clear evidence of state endangerment before pursuing legal action.

Niedersachsen's Minister-President Stephan Weil advises against rushing into a legal ban on the AfD without substantial evidence from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
Weil emphasizes that a failed attempt to ban the party could backfire, serving as a political boon for the AfD.
The Bundestag remains divided on the issue, with some lawmakers proposing a ban and others advocating for further legal assessments of the party's constitutionality.
Weil criticizes the use of quick-fix solutions in political discourse, particularly around migration, suggesting they inadvertently benefit the AfD.
He calls for unity and dialogue among democratic parties, cautioning against emulating Austria's current right-wing coalition negotiations.