Summary

Germany’s parliament will debate a proposed ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) for the first time next week.

The proposal cites the AfD’s increasing radicalism and historically revisionist statements, such as co-leader Alice Weidel’s claim that Hitler was a communist.

Under Germany’s constitution, a party ban requires proof of opposition to constitutional principles.

Critics warn that a ban could portray the AfD as martyrs.

The AfD currently polls in second place at 20% ahead of February elections.

    • Lucy :3
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      192 months ago

      Basically:

      BAN THAT SHIT FINALLY

      BANISH IT INTO THE SHADOW REALM

      • @barsoap@lemm.ee
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        2 months ago

        Loses something in translation like that. I’d say

        JUST DO BAN THAT SHIT GONE ALREADY

        AWAY INTO THE SHADOW REALM

        Extra points for the use of capital Eszett.

        • Lucy :3
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          22 months ago

          Thanks to Heliboard for automatically suggesting a ẞ when shift is pressed.