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German Court Allows Monitoring of Right-Wing AfD Party
Germany's Higher Administrative Court rejected an appeal by the AfD party, allowing intelligence services to continue monitoring senior members.
Background
Germany's domestic intelligence agency monitors groups deemed extremist, a practice rooted in the country's post-war constitution to protect democratic order. The AfD, a right-wing populist party, has faced scrutiny regarding its ideology and some members' statements, leading to ongoing legal challenges over its classification and surveillance.
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German Court Allows Monitoring of Right-Wing AfD Party
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The court ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution can classify the AfD as 'unconditionally right-wing' and monitor its members.
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