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AfD's Fate: Verfassungsschutz's Post-Election Decision

The German domestic intelligence agency will decide after the upcoming election whether to classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a secured right-wing extremist organization.

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Thomas HaldenwangMarco WanderwitzBärbel Bas

What is the AfD's current status in different German states?: The AfD is already classified as right-wing extremist in several German states. A Baden-Württemberg court recently rejected an AfD appeal against its classification as a suspected right-wing extremist organization.
What are the potential outcomes of the Verfassungsschutz's review of the AfD?: Three scenarios are possible: the suspicion is not confirmed, the suspicion is confirmed resulting in the AfD's classification as a secured extremist endeavor, or continued observation as a suspected case.
What is the current status of the AfD's classification by the Verfassungsschutz?: The German domestic intelligence agency, Verfassungsschutz, will decide after the February 23rd election whether to classify the AfD as a "secured right-wing extremist endeavor."
When will the Verfassungsschutz announce its decision on the AfD's classification?: Currently, the AfD is considered a suspected case of right-wing extremism, allowing for intelligence measures. The Verfassungsschutz's decision will be made after considering recent developments within the party.
What is the impact of the Verfassungsschutz's decision on a potential ban of the AfD?: The Verfassungsschutz president, Thomas Haldenwang, will not announce the decision as he is running for a CDU Bundestag seat and will resign to avoid conflict of interest. A potential ban of the AfD depends on the outcome of the classification.

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