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AfD Expulsions Over Neo-Nazi Links

The AfD seeks to expel members linked to a neo-Nazi group following a police raid that resulted in multiple arrests and the discovery of illegal weapons.

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PoliticsGermany InvestigationArrestExtremism

Afd (Alternative For Germany)Sächsische SeparatistenBundesanwaltschaft (Federal Prosecutor's Office)

Jörg UrbanAlice WeidelTino Chrupalla

What evidence was found during the searches?: The searches uncovered unregistered weapons and ammunition. Two of the suspects, including the AfD politician, legally owned firearms.
What happened during the arrest of the AfD local politician?: One of those arrested is a local AfD politician who sustained a jaw injury during the raid. Police fired warning shots after he allegedly held a long gun; further details are pending.
What is the AfD's stance on violence and political upheaval?: The AfD's federal leadership also supports the expulsion, citing a significant violation of party principles. A special telephone conference was held to solidify this decision, with members' rights temporarily suspended pending the arbitration court's ruling.
How many people were arrested in the raid targeting the suspected neo-Nazi group?: A raid in Saxony and Poland resulted in the arrest of eight men suspected of belonging to a militant neo-Nazi group. Six were initially held in pre-trial detention; the status of the other two remains unclear.
What action is the AfD taking against its members suspected of involvement with a neo-Nazi group?: The AfD's Saxon state executive committee wants to expel three members suspected of belonging to the militant neo-Nazi group "Saxon Separatists". The decision is pending approval from the state arbitration court.

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