Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution: AfD in Brandenburg classified as right-wing extremist!

Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution: AfD in Brandenburg classified as right-wing extremist!

In Brandenburg, the classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution as firmly right-wing extremist is causing a stir. A comprehensive report that shows the AfD in a different light was recently published on the Internet, specifically on the “Nius” portal, and has thrown the political landscape into disarray. star reports that the AfD has become increasingly the focus of the authorities since the end of 2023 and in 2024.

The 142-page report documents the party's right-wing extremist efforts and states that the AfD violates human dignity and degrades the rule of law. Particularly explosive are the statements made by leading AfD politicians, who repeatedly spread dark stereotypes about migrants. Examples of this are statements by René Springer and Steffen Kotré that cast a negative light on migrants and propagate violent approaches. These prejudices are particularly exposed during election campaigns and during public appearances by the party.

The dimension of the problem

According to information from the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the potential for right-wing extremist movements in Germany has continued to increase in recent years. At the end of 2024, the number is estimated to be over 50,000 people, with a potential for violence of around 15,300. Lay all this verfassungsschutz.de and a State Security Service report open. The number of right-wing extremist crimes also shows a worrying trend: in 2024 this rose to over 37,000 - an alarming increase of 47.4% compared to the previous year.

Numerous incidents of right-wing extremist crimes have been documented, especially in connection with anti-migrant statements and acts of violence against asylum accommodation. Unsurprisingly, it turns out that the AfD plays a central role in these discourses, while at the same time trying to protect its good reputation and portray itself as a victim of defamation. In this respect, there is currently a lawsuit by the AfD against its classification as right-wing extremist, which is still ongoing, and the party does not want to admit defeat so easily.

Public reactions and the role of the Home Office

The Interior Ministry in Potsdam plans to hold a press conference next Thursday to explain the reasons for the AfD's classification in more detail and to inform the public transparently. Given the allegations against the party, there will be great interest. maz online highlights that the Ministry has so far avoided any confirmation or denial regarding the authenticity of the report, which has created a certain degree of uncertainty and unrest.

While the AfD argues sharply against the classification and tries to challenge the distribution of the note, the impression is that a lively discourse about democracy and the values ​​of the constitutional state is emerging. Despite their attempts to distance themselves from these allegations, leading members of the party themselves are confronted with numerous, sometimes incriminating, statements that are documented in the report. This also includes connections to extremist groups and actors. This will not help public trust in politics.