Senior German politicians call for ban on parts of far-right AfD
- Posted on August 28, 2026
- By Financial Times
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In brief
High-ranking German government officials have publicly advocated for constitutional measures to restrict the Alternative for Germany party's most extreme wing. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Green politician Cem Özdemir believe Germany's Constitutional Court should examine whether banning specific AfD factions aligns with democratic safeguards. This political development reflects growing concerns about the party's radical positioning and its impact on German democratic institutions.
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Senior German politicians call for ban on parts of far-right AfD
Boris Pistorius and Cem Özdemir say top court should consider outlawing Alternative for Germany’s most radical flank
