German Court Upholds Extremist Classification for AfD, Allows Continued Surveillance

May 13, 2024, 09:10 AM

A German high court has upheld the classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a potential extremist group, allowing domestic security services to continue surveillance. This decision confirms the intelligence agency's right to monitor the AfD, which is considered a threat to democracy. The ruling supports the ongoing scrutiny and investigation of the party's members as suspected extremists.