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Should Germany ban its far-right party?

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Should Germany ban its far-right party?

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Dec 09
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Dec 09
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To many Americans, the idea of banning a party that has support from a significant portion of voters might seem undemocratic. But Germany, guided by its determination to avoid a repeat of Nazism, included a provision in its post-World War II constitution t...

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As the Alternative for Germany (AfD) gains momentum, the nation confronts a profound dilemma: how to protect democracy without undermining the very freedoms it seeks to defend. With echoes of historical extremism resurfacing, Germany stands at a crossroads between safeguarding constitutional values and preserving open political discourse.
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Banning the AFD would silence 25% of voters and harm democracy.
13:41
U.S. figures like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio defend the AfD, calling its scrutiny anti-democratic.
23:08
Banning the AfD could radicalize its supporters or validate it if the effort fails.

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How did a party once seen as populist become a threat to German democracy?
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What are the AfD’s most controversial plans—and why do many want it banned?
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Who supports the AfD internationally, and how is Germany responding?
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Why has banning extremist parties failed before—and could it backfire again?
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Can Germany stop the AfD before the next election changes everything?
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Emma Talkoff: In August, I visited the town of Zentfenberg, a couple hours outside of Brillen. It has this really picturesque town square, and on the day that I visited, that square had been transformed. For a summer festival. Colby Itkowitz: That's Emma ...