"Trial of German Far-Right Leader for Alleged Use of Nazi Slogan"

Bjorn Hocke, a leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, is on trial for allegedly using a banned Nazi slogan, "Alles fur Deutschland" ("Everything for Germany"). If convicted, he could face up to three years in prison. The trial comes amid growing scrutiny of the AfD over reports of discussions about deporting people with non-ethnic German backgrounds. Hocke, who has been accused of using symbols of unconstitutional groups, denies knowledge of the slogan's Nazi origins. The case is complicating his political prospects as the AfD leads in the polls in Thuringia before regional elections in September.