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German Intelligence Designates Far-right AfD 'Extremist Group' Threatening Democracy

Germany's spy agency labeled the far-right AfD 'incompatible with the free democratic basic order,' enabling surveillance. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Germany to reverse course, saying the party is not extreme

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May 02, 2025

The German domestic intelligence service said Friday it has classified the Alternative for Germany party, which placed second in national elections in February, as a "right-wing extremist" organization, making it subject to greater and broader surveillance of its activities.

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