Guvernul Germaniei ia în calcul interzicerea partidului extremist AfD. Urmează alegeri regionale cruciale în septembrie

Lars Klingbeil, Germany's Vice Chancellor, supports the potential ban of the far-right AfD party, which is gaining popularity in regional polls. He emphasizes the need to maintain a 'cordon sanitaire' to isolate the party from mainstream politics. The debate over banning AfD has intensified following claims of its unconstitutional activities. Upcoming regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania show AfD leading in polls, raising concerns among traditional parties. The German intelligence agency has classified AfD as extremist, allowing for surveillance. Critics warn that banning such a popular party could be a lengthy and uncertain process.