The AfD party is using the iconic Simson moped, a symbol of East German identity, in its campaign videos. This has drawn criticism from the Simson family heirs, who are fighting to keep the brand out of politics, especially given the family's Jewish heritage and the AfD's far-right, antisemitic stance.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius suggested cutting off regional governments from federal intelligence networks if the AfD wins upcoming state elections, citing alleged "undeniable" ties to Moscow and anti-democratic tendencies. The AfD, currently the most popular party, denies these claims and is challenging its "extremist" label from the domestic intelligence agency.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius suggested cutting off regional governments from federal intelligence if the AfD wins upcoming state elections, citing the party's "anti-democratic" stance and alleged ties to Moscow. The AfD, currently leading in polls, faces scrutiny over its constitutionality and alleged Russian funding.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has urged the exclusion of regional governments formed by the AfD party from federal intelligence networks, citing concerns over "anti-democratic" tendencies and alleged ties to Moscow. The AfD faces scrutiny over its stance on Russia and its relationship with the constitution.
Alice Weidel of the AfD party urges Germany to lift the ban on Russian oil and gas imports, citing economic damage and job losses. She vows to restore ties if her party gains power, as the AfD's support grows amid economic struggles.
Germany's Society for Civil Rights (GFF) released a legal assessment concluding the far-right AfD is unconstitutional, reigniting debate over a ban. While the report provides extensive evidence, political appetite for such a move remains low, with the AfD dismissing the findings, partly due to AI use in analysis.
A left-liberal German NGO, the Society for Civil Rights, has published a 1,500-page report arguing that the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is unconstitutional due to its stances on immigration, citizenship, and minority groups, advocating for its ban under strict post-war democratic laws.
Germany's far-right AfD party is using a fraud scandal at the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to advocate for abolishing the ministry responsible for foreign aid. The scandal involves 24 dismissed employees from GIZ's Yemen office accused of embezzling funds.
AfD deputy Markus Frohnmaier stated that the German government's "course toward militarization" threatens the country's security, criticizing the CDU and SPD for prioritizing "readiness for war" over diplomacy. He defended the AfD as the only party advocating for dialogue and Germany's interests.
In 2025, nearly two-thirds of violent attacks against politicians in Germany targeted members of the AfD party, with the party also being the most frequent target of non-violent offenses. Left-wing suspects were reportedly behind 60% of violent politically-motivated crimes.
Saxony's Interior Ministry has been revoking and denying firearms licenses to AfD members and supporters under a secret decree issued last July, confirmed by the ministry but kept unpublished as an "internal document." The measure applies to the party's Saxony branch, designated a "confirmed right-wing extremist" organization in December 2023, with a higher court rejecting an appeal in January 2025. An independent lawmaker is leading a parliamentary inquiry into how many licenses have been revoked.
