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AfD Declared Extremist Amid Rising Antisemitism Concerns

5/12/2025

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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is under fire, now labeled a "confirmed right-wing extremist" group. This controversial classification has ignited discussions about a potential ban, amid rising antisemitic incidents that highlight a deepening social divide and a troubling wave of political polarization in the country.

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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is under fire, now labeled a "confirmed right-wing extremist" group. This controversial classification has ignited discussions about a potential ban, amid rising antisemitic incidents that highlight a deepening social divide and a troubling wave of political polarization in the country.