German Court Convicts AfD's Björn Höcke, Fines Him for Using Banned Nazi Slogan

May 14, 2024, 05:32 PM

A German court has convicted Björn Höcke, a prominent regional leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for using a banned Nazi paramilitary slogan during a campaign speech in 2021. Höcke, known for his controversial and revisionist comments, was fined for the offense on Tuesday. This conviction adds to his history of provocative statements and actions.