AfD Controversies Stir Political Debate in Germany

Recent events have spotlighted the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, sparking significant political debate in Germany. At a school discussion in Wittenberge, a CDU member presented AfD positions, despite the party not being invited.

This led to a request from the AfD for a special session in the State Parliament's Education Committee. Concurrently, AfD politicians in Brandenburg were reported to have attended a seminar organized by the far-right think tank Metapol, where discussions of a 'right-wing revolution' took place.

This meeting included members from extremist groups, raising alarms about the AfD's associations. Furthermore, the Federal Constitutional Court ruled against the AfD's claim to automatic committee leadership posts in the Bundestag.

The court upheld the Bundestag's autonomy in electing committee chairs, allowing the removal of Stephan Brandner from his position following controversial remarks. These incidents collectively highlight ongoing concerns about the AfD's political influence and the extent of its connections with right-wing extremism in Germany.