Recent events in the Thuringian state parliament have highlighted the undemocratic tendencies of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. During the parliamentary constitution, the AfD parliamentary group, led by senior president Jürgen Treutler, obstructed the submission of motions and the holding of votes. This behavior necessitated intervention by the Constitutional Court, which forced Treutler to cease his blockade through an emergency decision.
The undemocratic actions of the AfD have raised significant concerns. The party's chairman, Björn Höcke, has been labeled a fascist by the Constitutional Court, while their candidate for state parliament president, Wiebke Muhsal, failed the election due to her criminal record for fraud. Instead, Thaddäus König from the CDU was elected, with support from the CDU, SPD, Left, and BSW parties.
Minister-President Bodo Ramelow accused the AfD of attempting to destroy democracy and condemned attacks on constitutional judges. This has reignited debates about potentially banning the AfD, a move seen as necessary by some to protect democratic processes.
The author warns that the influence of AfD-friendly judges could pose a threat to democracy in Germany, similar to concerns about the Supreme Court in the USA. To counteract this danger, it is crucial for democratically-minded voters to remain vigilant and proactive. Only through their sustained efforts can the threat posed by the AfD be weakened permanently.
