Friday, August 07, 2026

Why Germany Should Be Worried about This Far Right Extremist Group

August 7, 2026 | Germany is considering an extraordinary move: should it ban one of its most popular political parties?

The far-right AfD is surging in the polls despite being classified as a right-wing extremist organisation by Germany's domestic intelligence agency. As crucial state elections approach, the country faces a defining question: can a democracy stop extremism without undermining its own principles?

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