Court Upholds Report on AfD Extremism

The Dresden Administrative Court has deemed the inclusion of the right-wing extremist elements of the AfD in the Saxon Constitutional Protection Report 2020 lawful. The report, which details the dissolution of the extremist wing and a judgment prohibiting its observation, classified the Saxon AfD as securely right-wing extremist.

This classification has been legally contested by the AfD, but their urgent application was rejected due to substantial evidence of actions against human dignity and democracy. The court's decision allows the AfD to appeal to the Higher Administrative Court.

Meanwhile, political debate continues over the potential banning of the AfD, highlighting the party's controversial actions and statements that threaten democratic principles. There is concern that banning the party could lead to further radicalization of its supporters.

The ongoing discussion reflects a broader question of how to address parties perceived as threats to democracy.