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Court: AfD may join in FC Bundestag
Politics
The FC Bundestag did not want to let the AfD join in. But members of the party filed a lawsuit - after a ruling, the parliament's team may no longer exclude them for the time being.
2025-03-12 17:55:10
Court Ruling Opens Doors for AfD in FC Bundestag
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A recent court decision has allowed members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to join the FC Bundestag, a football club primarily consisting of German parliament members. This ruling overturned a previous decision by the club that sought to exclude AfD representatives, igniting significant controversy.
Prominent politicians, including Andreas Scheuer, are members of the club, which has a long history dating back to 1961. The situation has drawn sharp criticism, particularly from Green party politician Kassem Taher Saleh, who expressed concerns about the implications of such inclusion.
He raised ethical questions about associating with individuals linked to extremist views. Despite the legal victory for the AfD, the debate continues over the club's future direction and the moral responsibilities of its members.
As discussions unfold, the political landscape surrounding this decision remains charged and divisive, highlighting the complexities of integrating members from controversial political backgrounds.
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