thuringian Intelligence Agency Flags Right-Wing Extremist Tendencies in AfD’s Youth Wing
GIESSEN, GERMANY – November 29, 2025 – The Thuringian Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, has identified right-wing extremist tendencies within “Generation Germany,” the newly founded youth association of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The assessment,made public today,raises concerns about the ideological direction of the AfD’s efforts to recruit young members and exert influence on the next generation of German voters.
The intelligence agency’s report focuses on the organization’s founding members and leading figures, citing their connections to known extremist networks and the propagation of nationalist, anti-immigrant rhetoric. This scrutiny arrives as Generation Germany seeks to establish itself as a significant force within the AfD, following its official launch in Giessen on November 23, 2025, led by Jean-Pascal Hohmann. The assessment underscores a growing anxiety among security officials regarding the AfD’s increasing radicalization and its potential to mainstream extremist ideologies.
Generation Germany aims to mobilize young voters wiht a platform centered on “national identity” and opposition to immigration. The Thuringian Office’s investigation revealed that several key organizers have previously been involved with far-right groups and events, and that the organization’s messaging frequently echoes narratives promoted by extremist movements.
The AfD has dismissed the intelligence agency’s concerns as politically motivated, accusing the agency of attempting to delegitimize the party and its youth wing. However,the report has prompted calls from opposition parties for increased monitoring of Generation Germany and a thorough investigation into its funding and activities. The findings also reignite a broader debate about the appropriate response to the AfD’s growing influence in German politics and the challenges of countering right-wing extremism.
