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politics2 years ago

"German Court Cuts State Funding to Far-Right Party Over Ideological Concerns"

Germany's Constitutional Court has ruled that the far-right Homeland party can have its state funding cut, despite not being banned, due to its aim to undermine the democratic system. This decision has sparked debate about whether the popular hardliner Alternative for Germany (AfD) party may face similar penalties. The ruling comes amid a surge in support for the AfD, which has faced controversy over reported discussions of policies such as mass deportations. The decision to cut funding to Die Heimat is seen as a signal that anti-democratic forces will not be funded by the state, as right-wing extremism is considered the greatest extremist threat to German democracy.

via Al Jazeera English|
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politics2 years ago

Investigation underway into alleged assault on German far-right leader

Tino Chrupalla, a leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, was hospitalized after members of his party alleged he was attacked at a campaign event in Bavaria. German police have opened an investigation into the incident, but have found no evidence of an attack. Chrupalla reported sudden pain in his arm and later discovered a minor skin injury, possibly indicating a small puncture. The incident occurred ahead of local elections in Bavaria and Hesse, where the AfD is vying for a second-place finish. The party has seen a surge in support nationally, polling at 21 percent.

via POLITICO Europe|
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politics2 years ago

German Far-Right Criticizes EU as European Parliament Elections Approach

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) declared the European Union a "failed project" at its party convention in Magdeburg, Germany, adopting its program for the upcoming European Parliament election. While the party stopped short of demanding Germany's exit from the EU, it called for the EU to be re-founded as a "federation of European nations." The program emphasizes the protection of external borders, strategic autonomy in security policy, and the preservation of "different identities" in Europe. Recent polls show support for the AfD at 19-22%, and the party has recently won elections in eastern Germany. The convention also finalized the AfD's list of candidates for the European Parliament election.

via The Associated Press|
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politics2 years ago

Far-right party gains political power in Germany, sparking concern.

German authorities are investigating a video showing a man in neo-Nazi clothing handing balloons to kindergartners a day after the country's main far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), won control of a county administration. The incident has prompted concerns about a rise in voter support for far-right ideology in a country still grappling with its Nazi past. Police in Thuringia, the state where Sonneberg is located, said they were investigating whether the man's overall appearance could constitute an administrative infraction.

via ABC News|
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politics2 years ago

Far-right party gains political foothold in Germany

Germany's government has called for tolerance and respect to be upheld after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won control of a county administration for the first time. The victory of AfD's candidate, Robert Sesselmann, was criticized by anti-racism campaigners and others. AfD's recent surge in national polls has unnerved mainstream parties in a country where the rise of fascism during the 1920s and 1930s is still a core subject in schools. Thuringia, where Sonneberg is located, was one of the first power bases of Adolf Hitler's National Socialist Party.

via The Associated Press|
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politics2 years ago

Far-right gains support in Germany, alarming centrist parties.

A new poll conducted by infratest dimap for public broadcaster ARD shows that support for the far-right faction Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reached a record high of 18%, on a par with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats. Prominent members of German mainstream parties have expressed alarm at the poll results, with some calling it a "disaster" and an "alarm signal for all parties of the center." The poll also revealed that about two-thirds of those who supported AfD did so in protest over other parties, rather than because they were convinced by the far-right’s policies.

via The Times of Israel|
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politics2 years ago

Rise of German Far Right Alarms Mainstream Parties in Polls

A new poll shows that support for Germany's leading far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has reached a record high of 18%, putting it on par with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats. The rise in support has alarmed mainstream parties, with some describing it as a "disaster" and an "alarm signal". The AfD has come under scrutiny for ties to extremists, but two-thirds of its supporters in the latest poll said they were frustrated with mainstream parties rather than convinced by the far-right's policies. The party is expected to do well in three state elections in eastern Germany next year.

via Euronews|
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