Far-right party, AfD, labelled 'extremist' by German intelligence

Germany's domestic intelligence agency, BfV, has designated the far-right AfD (Alternative for Germany) party as an extremist organization and a threat to democracy. The official classification does not mean the AfD is banned, but it does come with some consequences.

The BfV, in charge of safeguarding the constitutional order in Germany, maintains that the decision has only come after thorough and comprehensive examination.

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