AfD classified as extreme-right by German intelligence

German MFA responds to Rubio’s criticism about move to classify AfG as extremist party

"This decision is the result of a thorough and independent investigation to protect our Constitution and the rule of law," the ministry said

German intelligence labels far-right AfD 'extremist group' threatening democracy

Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution called the AfD 'incompatible with the free democratic basic order.' Authorities can now use informants, as well as audio and video surveillance, to monitor the party

Far-Right AfD Is Labeled Extremist by Germany’s Intelligence Agency

The designation is certain to inflame debates over whether the party should be banned, though some polls show it to be the most popular in the country.

German spy agency labels AfD as ‘confirmed rightwing extremist’ force

Upgrade from ‘suspected’ threat will mean greater surveillance of party that came second in last electionGermany’s domestic intelligence service has designated the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), the biggest opposition party, as a “confirmed rightwing extremist” force, meaning authorities can step up their surveillance as critics call for it to be legally banned.The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) had sin…

Germany's far-right AfD party officially classified as 'extremist' organisation

A 1,000-page report by Germany's domestic intelligence agency says views around ethnicity held by the AfD aim to exclude certain groups from equal participation in society.

Alternative for Germany party classified as ‘extremist’ by intelligence agency

The move enables the agency to better monitor the party that came second in February's federal election