Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution criticizes the party’s stance against refugees and migrants
Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has officially classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as far-right extremist. This was reported by WNTab on Friday, May 2, citing the agency’s press release.
Officials stated that the party’s ethnically-based definition of “the people” is incompatible with the fundamental principles of democracy.
According to the BfV, AfD does not regard citizens who have migrated—particularly from Muslim-majority countries—as full members of German society. The agency also criticized the party for continuing to oppose the acceptance of refugees and migrants, claiming this contributes to the spread of prejudice, fear, and hostility toward these groups.
The Alternative for Germany party was founded in 2013, but only after gaining significant popularity in recent years have concerns about the constitutionality of its views become more prominent.
In the most recent Bundestag elections, AfD secured second place with 152 seats in parliament. Moreover, according to the latest polls, the party has surpassed the CDU/CSU alliance. If elections had taken place in early April, 25% of voters would have supported AfD compared to 24% for its main rival.
The decision has sparked mixed reactions within Germany. Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged caution, advising against rushing into banning the party and calling for a balanced assessment of its activities. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the agency’s decision as a form of “disguised tyranny.”
Earlier, WNTab reported that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had made a statement regarding the future of the North Atlantic Alliance.
