The German interior minister has announced that the country's intelligence agency will persist in monitoring the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party due to its perceived extremist views and connections. This decision underscores the government’s ongoing concerns regarding the party's impact on the political landscape and public safety.

The surveillance plan includes efforts to analyze the party’s activities and gather intelligence on their members and supporters, as the AfD has been accused of fostering xenophobia and anti-democratic sentiments within German society. The minister emphasized that this measure is crucial for protecting democratic values and ensuring that extremist ideology does not take root in mainstream politics.

The announcement comes in a context where Europe's political climate is increasingly divided, with far-right sentiments gaining traction in various countries. Monitoring the AfD aligns with broader efforts by European governments to counteract the rise of populism and maintain social cohesion amidst rising tensions related to immigration and national identity.