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SPD decides: AfD ban in discussion – fight for democracy!
The SPD party conference on July 2, 2025 in Berlin unanimously decides on preparations for a ban on the AfD to combat right-wing extremist tendencies.
SPD decides: AfD ban in discussion – fight for democracy!
On July 2, 2025, Berlin will be marked by an important decision: the SPD federal party conference unanimously initiated preparations for a possible ban on the AfD. After almost two hours of intensive discussion with around three dozen speakers, the delegates seem determined to stand up to the emerging right-wing party. SPD leader Lars Klingbeil sees the legal dispute with the AfD as a “historic task” and emphasizes the need to stand up for democracy. This is also underlined by interior expert Dorothea Marx, who calls for stronger measures against the AfD.
The debate revolved around historical responsibility and distributive justice, with aspects such as affordable housing, better daycare centers and schools as well as climate justice being discussed. It was a clear sign that the SPD wants to turn away from radical ideas, as delegate Aaron Spielmanns made clear. With a view to the upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony, where the AfD has achieved poll numbers of up to 30%, the eastern state associations feel under pressure to take active action against right-wing extremist ideology.
Establishment of a federal-state working group
Protection of the Constitution and the triple classification
An important basis for the debate about a ban on the AfD is the current classification of the party by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution as “secure right-wing extremist” ( ZDF ). This assessment refers to problematic statements made by party executive members who propagate an ethnic and descent understanding of the nation, which is not compatible with the basic democratic order. Assessments of “repopulation” or “violent cultures” are fueling the discussion about the far-reaching consequences of the AfD’s policies.
Despite the classification and the ongoing debate, the AfD remains unimpressed and has announced legal action against the rating. A letter from the lawyer Ralf Höcker requests correction reports from the Office for the Protection of the Constitution. However, many experts doubt the sustainability of this strategy and see the classification as an obstacle to the AfD's normalization.
As the discussion about a possible ban on the AfD escalates, the political camps are also becoming divided. While the SPD is pursuing a clear course of legal action, other parties are pursuing different approaches. Regardless of the outcome, a lively and controversial debate is emerging that could not only shape the political landscape in Germany, but also have far-reaching effects on future democracy.
It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and whether the SPD can mobilize the necessary support for an application for a ban to the Federal Constitutional Court. The next few weeks will be crucial to see whether the party conference's decision represents more than just a political signal.