"The classification will help authorities seek greater powers to monitor the party with phone taps and undercover agents."
"Every vote for the AfD is now also a vote in defence of our democracy."
With Friedrich Merz assuming leadership, he will confront the contentious issue of potentially banning the AfD, deemed a right-wing extremist party by Germany's BfV. Critics argue that prohibiting the AfD would threaten democracy and enhance its anti-establishment image, while supporters call for a ban due to its rising influence and extremist rhetoric. The decision is complicated by opposition from some voters and external entities, potentially straining domestic and international relations, highlighting a broader struggle over the future of conservative politics in Germany.
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