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German Court Delays AfD's Extremist Classification, Sparks Debate

2/26/2026

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A German court issued an injunction delaying classifying the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as extremist until a final ruling.
Tino Chrupalla (AfD co-leader) hailed the decision as a democratic victory.
The court found a "strong suspicion" of unconstitutional efforts by some AfD officials but found insufficient evidence against the party.
Alexander Dobrindt (Interior Minister) said the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution would continue pursuing the AfD.

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A German court issued an injunction delaying classifying the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as extremist until a final ruling.
Tino Chrupalla (AfD co-leader) hailed the decision as a democratic victory.
The court found a "strong suspicion" of unconstitutional efforts by some AfD officials but found insufficient evidence against the party.
Alexander Dobrindt (Interior Minister) said the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution would continue pursuing the AfD.