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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A German court gives a boost to AfD by suspending its official classification as an 'extreme right' party

A German court has temporarily suspended the classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an 'extreme right' organization, allowing the party to avoid being treated as a threat by intelligence services until a final ruling is made.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Decision of the Cologne Administrative Court: What Does Not Characterize the AfD

The Cologne Administrative Court ruled that the AfD cannot be classified as a securely right-wing extremist party by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, making it harder to demonize the party politically.

Feb 26 • 18:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism in the AfD: What is Collusion and What is Just Networking

The AfD faces allegations of nepotism, sparking debates within the Bundestag about the implications and extent of these practices.

Feb 26 • 18:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Far-Right AfD?: In These Points the Court Disagrees with the Constitutional Protection Agency

A court ruled that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) cannot be classified as definitively extremist, casting doubt on the assessments of the Constitutional Protection Agency.

Feb 26 • 18:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

AfD is not an “extremist right-wing party”: the court rules in favor of the German organization

A German court ruled that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party cannot be classified as an established "extremist right-wing organization," countering a prior determination by federal authorities.

Feb 26 • 17:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Immunity of AfD Politician Maximilian Krah Lifted

The German Bundestag has lifted the parliamentary immunity of AfD politician Maximilian Krah, allowing for judicial searches and seizures against him.

Feb 26 • 17:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Mobility by AfD Politician Angers Descendants of Jewish Industrialist Family: ‘I Really Exploded’

A controversial campaign event by AfD politician Björn Höcke, featuring a Simson moped, has sparked outrage among descendants of the company's Jewish founders due to its historical ties to Nazi appropriation.

Feb 26 • 17:11 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The AfD Cannot Be Defined as an Extremist Group

The article discusses the classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party and the implications of labeling it as an extremist group.

Feb 26 • 16:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in Taufkirchen: AfD Mayor Candidate Active in the Far-Right Scene

A candidate for mayor from the far-right AfD party in Taufkirchen has been revealed to have participated in far-right demonstrations, raising concerns over the party's claims of distancing from extremism.

Feb 26 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

German court temporarily prohibits declaring AfD as an extremist group

A German court has ruled that the internal security service cannot currently label the right-wing populist party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an extremist group.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

AfD obtains injunction in Germany preventing it from being classified as a far-right party

A German administrative court has prohibited the intelligence service from classifying the AfD as a far-right party, pending the outcome of an ongoing legal process regarding the issue.

Feb 26 • 16:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Classification of the AfD: This Decision by the Administrative Court is Correct

The Administrative Court in Cologne ruled that the AfD is not a monolithic bloc, challenging the labeling of the party as 'secured right-wing extremist' by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

Feb 26 • 15:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bishop's Conference: Women Should Be Allowed to Preach in Catholic Masses

The newly elected chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, Bishop Heiner Wilmer, advocated for allowing women to preach in Catholic Masses while warning against the far-right AfD party during the conference meeting in Würzburg.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

German Counterintelligence Cannot Yet Classify AfD as Evidently Extremist and Monitor It

Germany's counterintelligence agency is currently not permitted to classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an explicitly extremist group.

Feb 26 • 15:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

German AFD temporarily avoids extremist label

A German court has temporarily lifted a previous ruling classifying the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AFD) as 'confirmed right-wing extremists.'

Feb 26 • 15:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Alternative for Germany Party Has So Far Avoided Labeling as Extremist, Court Rules

A German court has ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as demonstrably right-wing extremist at this time.

Feb 26 • 15:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: Court ruling temporarily prohibits classifying the AfD as 'confirmed far-right'

A Cologne court has ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cannot currently classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as 'confirmed far-right' pending further legal proceedings.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

AfD Wins Preliminary Victory in Case Over Classification as 'Definitely Right-Wing Extremist'

A German court ruled against the classification of the AfD party as 'definitely right-wing extremist' by the BfV intelligence agency, allowing for an appeal.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

German intelligence cannot categorize AfD as far-right, according to a German court

A German court ruled that the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) cannot currently be classified as extremist by the German intelligence agency.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

German Court: Intelligence Agency Cannot Yet Label AfD as an Extremist Group

A German court has ruled that the domestic intelligence agency cannot currently classify the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an 'confirmed extremist' group.

Feb 26 • 14:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Court: German Counterintelligence Cannot Equate AfD as Explicitly Extremist

A Czech court has ruled that Germany’s counterintelligence agency cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as explicitly extremist, emphasizing the need for evidence in such classifications.

Feb 26 • 14:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Court prohibits intelligence service from classifying AfD party as an extreme group in Germany

A German court has temporarily ruled that the domestic intelligence agency cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extreme group until a final decision is made regarding the party's appeal.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Germany: the AfD cannot be classified as an 'extremist' party 'for the time being', rules the court

The Cologne administrative court ruled that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is not to be classified as an extremist party for now, refuting earlier determinations by intelligence services.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

German intelligence cannot categorize AfD as far-right

German courts have ruled that the AfD party cannot be classified as far-right by the country's intelligence agency.

Feb 26 • 14:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Constitution Protection: AfD Wins in Urgent Procedure Regarding Classification as Right-Wing Extremist

The Administrative Court of Cologne has temporarily prevented the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution from classifying the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as definitively right-wing extremist, pending the outcome of a main proceedings.

Feb 26 • 14:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Administrative Court of Cologne: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution may not classify AfD as securely extreme right for the time being

The Administrative Court of Cologne ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cannot classify the AfD as securely extreme right at this time.

Feb 26 • 14:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Party Prohibition: Is Democracy Still Defensible?

The article discusses the concept of 'defensive democracy' in Germany, questioning its effectiveness in the context of the AfD party's actions.

Feb 26 • 12:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Party Ban: Is Democracy Still Defensible?

The article discusses the limitations of Germany's 'defensive democracy' in banning extremist parties, specifically in light of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's activities.

Feb 26 • 12:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AfD in Saxony-Anhalt: This is how the power grab is made difficult

The article discusses the challenges the AfD faces in gaining power in Saxony-Anhalt and highlights the importance of democratic principles.

Feb 26 • 12:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AfD in Saxony-Anhalt: This is how the seizure of power is made difficult

The AfD's potential rise to power in Saxony-Anhalt is a complex issue that raises concerns about the implications for democracy and the rule of law in Germany.

Feb 26 • 12:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Berlin, AfD Becomes the Second Most Popular Party, According to Poll

As Berlin approaches its parliamentary elections, the far-right Eurosceptic party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has emerged as the second most popular party in the city, according to a recent poll.

Feb 25 • 21:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Chancellor's party is losing voters in Berlin. The coalition partner is weakening, while AfD's support is growing

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has risen to second place in a recent poll conducted in Berlin ahead of upcoming elections for the city's parliament.

Feb 25 • 20:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism in AfD: AfD Delegate Uhr Excluded from Regional Group

Martina Uhr has been excluded from the AfD's regional group in Lower Saxony due to hiring her partner and his daughter in her parliamentary office, a practice that violates Bundestag rules.

Feb 25 • 18:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Current Hour in the Bundestag: How It Can Also Be Done

The AfD called for a current hour in the Bundestag following scandals involving fake images in ARD and ZDF, but the parliament effortlessly dismissed their demands.

Feb 25 • 18:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Non-Fiction Book: Talking Against the Right?

The AfD's cultural policies aim to promote a 'patriotic cultural policy' that seeks to reaffirm German identity, critiqued for its superficial approach.

Feb 25 • 14:35 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Far-Right Party Accused of "Systematic Nepotism"

The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) faces allegations of systematically favoring friends and relatives in the lead-up to state and local elections in Germany.

Feb 25 • 13:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Invitation from Trump's MAGA movement: Bavarian AfD faction leader Ebner-Steiner travels to the USA

Katrin Ebner-Steiner, the leader of the AfD faction in Bavaria's state parliament, is traveling to the United States for political discussions, invited by a MAGA movement organization.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Saxony-Anhalt: The fight against the AfD impoverishes democracy

The article argues that the measures taken against the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt are harming the democratic fabric.

Feb 25 • 09:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Saxony-Anhalt: The fight against the AfD makes democracy poorer

The article discusses the implications of new legislation in Saxony-Anhalt aimed at strengthening democratic resilience against the AfD without directly naming the party.

Feb 25 • 09:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Top Candidates Present Themselves: Two Against One in Baden-Württemberg

Political candidates Cem Özdemir, representing the Greens, faces off against Markus Frohnmaier of the AfD and the CDU's candidate in a televised debate leading up to the state elections in Baden-Württemberg.

Feb 25 • 07:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Michel Friedman turns 70: A fighter and source of courage

Michel Friedman, the prominent Jewish publicist, celebrates his 70th birthday while expressing deep concerns over current societal issues in Germany.

Feb 25 • 07:28 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Strasbourg, Vannacci votes against Zelensky with the AfD

Roberto Vannacci, expelled from the Patrioti party, joins the European Parliament group of the far-right AfD and votes against Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Hagel and Özdemir Distance Themselves from AfD

In a political debate for the Baden-Württemberg state elections, CDU's Manuel Hagel and Green party's Cem Özdemir expressed their disdain for potential cooperation with the AfD.

Feb 24 • 21:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

TV Triell for the Baden-Württemberg State Election: 'The Sentence was Mistake'

The article discusses a political debate in Germany before the state elections in Baden-Württemberg, highlighting the interactions between candidates Cem Özdemir and Manuel Hagel, along with the presence of Markus Frohnmaier from the AfD.

Feb 24 • 21:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Forsa Survey: Daily Newspapers the Most Important Mass Media for Local Elections

A recent Forsa survey reveals that daily newspapers in Frankfurt are the primary source of information for residents regarding local political events.

Feb 24 • 19:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism: The AfD Leadership is in a Dilemma

The AfD leadership is facing internal accusations of nepotism, prompting half-hearted responses as they aim to avoid unrest before upcoming elections.

Feb 24 • 16:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election: Candidate on CSU City Council List Switches to AfD

A candidate from the CSU's city council list in Haar has switched to the AfD party just weeks before the March local elections, causing turmoil within the CSU.

Feb 24 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

AfD: Theo Müller fails with an injunction

Dairy entrepreneur Theo Müller has failed in his attempt to prevent the organization Campact from labeling him as a supporter of the AfD, according to a ruling by the Hamburg Regional Court.

Feb 24 • 15:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Unusual Appeal: Please Do Not Vote

Two candidates from the AfD in Moosburg publicly request not to be elected in the upcoming municipal elections, marking a strange turn of events for the party.

Feb 24 • 14:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Generation Germany: AfD leadership wants to exclude young politician Dorow from the party

The AfD leadership is attempting to expel young politician Kevin Dorow, citing concerns over his past comments and actions.

Feb 24 • 13:59 UTC

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