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Germany Labels AfD Party Extremist, Sparks Controversy

5/4/2025

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Germany's domestic intelligence agency has deemed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party extremist due to its divisive views on ethnicity and migration. This classification paves the way for heightened surveillance, drawing sharp criticism from U.S. officials who call it "tyranny in disguise." The German government, however, insists this action is vital for safeguarding democracy.

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Germany's domestic intelligence agency has deemed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party extremist due to its divisive views on ethnicity and migration. This classification paves the way for heightened surveillance, drawing sharp criticism from U.S. officials who call it "tyranny in disguise." The German government, however, insists this action is vital for safeguarding democracy.