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Reuters
Germany's domestic intelligence agency has temporarily paused labeling the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as extremist following a legal challenge, stirring debate across the political spectrum.
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has suspended its classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an extremist organization. This decision follows a legal bid by the party to overturn the classification, with the administrative court in Cologne yet to rule on the case.
The BfV had previously classified the far-right AfD as a "confirmed right-wing extremist movement," enabling enhanced surveillance measures, such as monitoring communications and recruiting informants. These measures are also suspended pending the court’s decision. However, the agency has not revised its assessment of the AfD as part of the pause.
The AfD leadership welcomed the development, describing it as a step toward countering the accusations. Since its founding in 2013, the AfD has risen to become Germany's second-largest party, though it remains largely isolated in political alliances.
The classification and its suspension have ignited debate within Germany and beyond. While some lawmakers view the AfD as a threat to democracy and advocate stronger measures, others see the classification as an infringement on political freedoms.
The BfV’s decision has also drawn international attention. U.S. officials, including Senator Tom Cotton, called for a reassessment of intelligence-sharing agreements with Germany, citing concerns over how the AfD is treated as an opposition party.
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