The court in Münster ruled that the party’s definition as a far-right extremist organization was reasonable and did not violate the German constitution or European law.
In Germany, the court rejected the party’s appeal Alternative for Germany against its classification as a far-right extremist organization. DW reported this on Monday, May 13.
The court in Münster ruled that the decision was reasonable and did not violate the German constitution or European law, and that the party’s status as a far-right party made it easier for Germany’s national intelligence service, the BfV, to investigate and spy on party members or recruit informants.
“The court considers that there is sufficient evidence that the AfN is pursuing goals that are contrary to the human dignity of certain groups, as well as to democracy,” the court ruling said.
German Interior Minister Nancy Feser welcomed the court’s decision, saying it “shows that we are a democracy that defends itself.”
The party said it would file another appeal.
The political force unsuccessfully challenged the decision at a lower court in the western city of Cologne in 2022.
Let’s remember that in January of this year, hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets of various cities after a report of a meeting attended by representatives of Alternative for Germany, where they discussed a “remigration” scheme – that is, the expulsion of immigrants from the country. The party suffered its biggest weekly drop in popularity in almost two years.
Source: korrespondent
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