Berlin – GermanyS decision to classify the alternative für Deutschland (AfD) as a right-wing extremist organization has ignited a fierce debate, drawing criticism from international figures and sparking concerns about the state of democracy. The move comes after a thorough investigation by the German Federal Constitution Protection Bureau (BFV),which cited concrete evidence that the AfD’s activities pose a threat to the country’s democratic order.

U.S. Vice President Accuses Germany of “renovating” the Berlin Wall

U.S. Vice President James David Vance has sharply criticized Germany, accusing the nation of essentially rebuilding the Berlin Wall. Vance, who met with AfD leader Alice Weidel in Munich in February, stated:

The West demolished the Berlin Wall. And it has been renovated, and it was not the Soviet Union or russia, but the German istiblishment.

U.S. Secretary of State Condemns Decision

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio took to the social media platform X to denounce the German intelligence service’s decision, labeling it masked tyranny and suggesting that Germany should change the course.

German Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responds

The German Ministry of Foreign Affairs swiftly responded to Rubio’s comments on X, asserting, This is democracy. The ministry further elaborated on the decision, stating that it:

was made after a thorough and autonomous investigation to protect our constitution and can be appealed.

The ministry emphasized its commitment to preventing right-wing extremism, declaring, We have learned from our history that right -wing extremism must be stopped.

Implications of afd’s Designation

The classification of the AfD as a right-wing extremist organization grants authorities greater latitude to monitor the party. This includes measures such as:

• Increased surveillance of telephone conversations.
• Facilitating the infiltration of secret agents.

these measures aim to counter what the BFV describes as the AfD’s threat to Germany’s democratic order, stemming from its anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric.

Government Considers Banning the afd

Lars Klingbeil, co-chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and incoming Vice-Chancellor, indicated that the government is considering a ban on the AfD. He told the newspaper Bild:

They want another country, they want to destroy our democracy.And we have to treat it very seriously.

Klingbeil cautioned that any decision to ban the party would not be made hastily.