German court backs intelligence agency's designation of far-right party as suspected extremist case
8 months ago

German court backs intelligence agency's designation of far-right party as suspected extremist case

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Germany's domestic intelligence agency was justified in designating the far-right Alternative for Germany as a suspected case of extremism, a court ruled Monday, rejecting an appeal from the opposition party. The administrative court in Muenster ruled in favor of the BfV intelligence agency, upholding a 2022 decision by a lower court in Cologne, German news agency dpa reported. Its platform initially centered on opposition to bailouts for struggling eurozone members, but its vehement opposition to then-Chancellor Angela Merkel’s decision to allow in large numbers of refugees and other migrants in 2015 established the party as a significant political force.

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Watch: Germany’s far-right AfD party protests after deadly Christmas market attack
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Watch: Germany’s far-right AfD party protests after deadly Christmas market attack

The Independent  

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A third trial of suspects in an alleged far-right coup plot opens in Germany
6 months, 4 weeks ago

A third trial of suspects in an alleged far-right coup plot opens in Germany

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German court backs intelligence agency’s designation of far-right party as suspected extremist case
8 months ago

German court backs intelligence agency’s designation of far-right party as suspected extremist case

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s domestic intelligence agency was justified in putting the far-right Alternative for Germany under observation for suspected extremism, a court ruled Monday, rejecting an appeal from the opposition party. The court found that there was a sufficient legal basis for the designation, while stressing that the step doesn’t inevitably lead to the party being designated a proven case …

Court confirms German intelligence surveillance of ‘extremist’ AfD
8 months ago

Court confirms German intelligence surveillance of ‘extremist’ AfD

Al Jazeera  

Court finds ‘sufficient evidence’ to justify the classification of the far-right party as a threat to democracy. “The court finds there is sufficient evidence that the AfD pursues goals that run against the human dignity of certain groups and against democracy,” Judges at the higher administrative court in Muenster said. “There are grounds to suspect at least part of the …

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting
11 months, 4 weeks ago

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting

The Independent  

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As far right party surges, Germany’s intelligence agency warns of growing extremism
1 year, 6 months ago

As far right party surges, Germany’s intelligence agency warns of growing extremism

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency warned on Tuesday of a growing threat of extremism, particularly from the far right, with the number of politically motivated crimes carried out by extremists reaching a record high last year. Haldenwang said some members of Alternative for Germany have “very intensive contacts” with Moscow and had met with Russian officials …

Far-right extremism in Germany rose in 2022, now poses country’s biggest security threat
1 year, 6 months ago

Far-right extremism in Germany rose in 2022, now poses country’s biggest security threat

LA Times  

Masked police arrest an alleged far-right coup plotter after a raid on the so-called Reichsbuerger, or Reich Citizens, movement in Frankfurt, Germany, in December. Germany’s domestic intelligence agency said Tuesday that it has recorded a new high in crimes by political extremists in 2022, with the far right posing the biggest security threat to the country. The agency also counted …

Germany to disarm far-right extremists, restricts gun access
2 years, 10 months ago

Germany to disarm far-right extremists, restricts gun access

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s top security officials announced a 10-point plan Tuesday to combat far-right extremism in the country that includes disarming about 1,500 suspected extremists and tightening background checks for those wanting to acquire guns. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said the far right poses the biggest extremist threat to democracy in Germany and said authorities would seek to tackle the …

Alternative for Germany | The party can’t go on
3 years, 10 months ago

Alternative for Germany | The party can’t go on

The Hindu  

For the first time in its post-Nazi history, a political party in Germany is officially under surveillance. Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, also known as the BfV, has classified the far-right Alternative for Germany as a “suspected case” with links to right-wing extremism. The AfD stoked the sense of betrayal felt by many in eastern Germany …

Court overturns ruling that Germany must press US on drones
4 years, 1 month ago

Court overturns ruling that Germany must press US on drones

The Independent  

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German intelligence services to spy on extremist wing of far-right AfD party
4 years, 10 months ago

German intelligence services to spy on extremist wing of far-right AfD party

The Independent  

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Far-right party draws watchful eye of German intelligence
6 years ago

Far-right party draws watchful eye of German intelligence

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s domestic intelligence agency said Tuesday it was putting the far-right Alternative for Germany under increased observation amid concerns that it is flirting with extremism. The domestic intelligence service BfV plans to examine public comments by Alternative for Germany members and its links to extremist groups, but stopped short of putting the party as a whole under covert …

Murder in German city leads to far-right demonstrators calling for more protestors on streets
6 years, 4 months ago

Murder in German city leads to far-right demonstrators calling for more protestors on streets

The Independent  

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