AfD: Constitutional protection classifies party as a right -wing extremist - outrage grows!

AfD: Constitutional protection classifies party as a right -wing extremist - outrage grows!

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BFV) has classified the entire alternative for Germany (AfD) as "secured right -wing extremist". This classification, which was published in early May 2025, leads to considerable criticism. In a first reaction, the AfD filed a lawsuit against this classification, which caused the BFV to initiate the classification for the time being and to provide a standstill commitment. The decision is being discussed intensively on social media, with many users share their concerns and opinions.

An article in the mirror reported that the BFV report presented evidence of the AfD's classification according to several categories. These include violations of human dignity, the principle of democracy, the principle of the rule of law and problematic positions on National Socialism. A passage that combines the COVID-19 consumption with crimes of National Socialism and refers to the Nuremberg Code, which was introduced in 1947, is particularly controversial.

criticism and defense of the classification

A user expressed that the classification of the statement seems problematic and inappropriate, while journalist Lars Wieland defended categorization. He argues that the statement can be interpreted as a Nazi dismantling. In the comments on the article, users express themselves differently. While some support the criticism, others find the classification justified.

The basis for the classification of the AfD can be attributed to an internal report from the BFV, which was not published. It is based on the strongly "human dignity disregarding, extremist character of the entire party". Problematic statements include sentences of leading members of the AfD who propagate an ethnic and parentage understanding that is not compatible with the free democratic basic order. The AfD itself sees German citizens with migration history from Muslim countries as not equivalent, which is classified as worrying by right -wing extremism researchers.

increase in right -wing extremism

The general situation in the field of right -wing extremism shows an alarming trend. According to the current data of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, there were a total of 40,600 people in the right -wing extremist spectrum in 2023, an increase compared to 38,800 in 2022. This includes 14,500 violent right -wing extremists. Parties are still strongly represented as part of the right -wing extremist structures, so that the protection of the constitution has now identified 16,300 people in parties. The increase in right -wing extremist crimes by 22.4 % is shown in the total number of 25,660 offenses, with propagandaeles and assault in particular.

right -wing extremists use current crises, such as the terrorist attack on Israel, to spread their narratives, with migration and asylum being central issues. In particular, the right -wing extremist acts of violence against asylum accommodations have risen, which illustrates the threat that prevails in society. In addition, the "experience culture" of the right -wing extremists has strengthened, with an increase in music events and more active participation in non -extremist martial arts.

The AfD remains the focus of the discussion because it has established itself as the largest opposition party in the Bundestag. In the last Bundestag election on February 23, it reached 20.8 percent of the vote. Although the party is classified as "secured right-wing extremist", this classification does not harm it, as the previous state elections in Saxony, Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt have shown.

fears about a possible party ban procedure come into focus again. This could be particularly important in view of the increasing right -wing extremist tendencies and the increasing number of members of the AfD. These developments invite you to intensive social and political discussions and require vigilance with regard to the maintenance of democratic values.

Further information and analyzes on the problem of right-wing extremism in Germany can be found on of course magazine , Tagesschau and Constitutional protection .