Summary

Germany's parliament will debate a proposed ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) for the first time next week.

The proposal cites the AfD's increasing radicalism and historically revisionist statements, such as co-leader Alice Weidel’s claim that Hitler was a communist.

Under Germany's constitution, a party ban requires proof of opposition to constitutional principles.

Critics warn that a ban could portray the AfD as martyrs.

The AfD currently polls in second place at 20% ahead of February elections.

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[–] 126 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (9 children)

My grandad who fought in WW2 used to say to me "You don't speak to Nazis, you shoot Nazis".

To translate this into modern world: AfD should be banned and its politicians should go to prison. The same with all far right across Europe.

We allowed nazis take power once, we must not make the same mistake again.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    We allowed nazis take power once, we must not make the same mistake again.

    That ship sailed in November

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  • [–] 20 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    In Europe. This is about Europe. America is not the center of the world.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Unfortunately Congress is controlled by Zionist fascists.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Hoo boy is this the wrong moment to inject a complaint about Zionism.

    I honestly can't tell if this is mistimed "save Palestine" or a dog whistle. Probably the former, given the mention of fascism and the fact this is Lemmy, but you never know on the internet.

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