Overview
- Germany’s president says there must be no political cooperation with extremists in government or parliaments.
- He describes a party ban as the constitutional ultima ratio that must be carefully examined rather than treated as the decisive remedy.
- He names right-wing extremism gaining public support and a Russian aggressor as the chief current dangers to freedom.
- He urges excluding declared enemies of the constitution from roles such as judge, teacher or soldier, with possible disqualification from local executive offices.
- He reports a sharp rise in antisemitism in Germany since October 2023 and warns that social media is fueling hate, urging stronger protections for minors.