
As support for Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) grows, Germany’s political leaders are weighing an unprecedented move to ban the nationalist party. On Thursday, members of the Bundestag debated whether AfD should be outlawed, a proposal that has sparked concerns about political suppression under the guise of protecting democracy.
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Alice Weidel brutally exposes Scholz and his left-green mob:
While migrants attack our people, they protest against the right and try to ban the AfD.“Someone who thinks so authoritarian should not be the Chancellor of Germany.” pic.twitter.com/otwjssAxjN
— Naomi Seibt (@SeibtNaomi) January 29, 2025
The discussion was initiated by 113 lawmakers spanning multiple parties, including the Social Democrats (SPD), Greens, and Die Linke. Their argument hinges on claims that AfD’s platform threatens Germany’s constitutional order and promotes nationalist ideals they deem unacceptable. However, constitutional experts have pointed out that a ban requires evidence the party actively seeks to dismantle democratic institutions, a standard AfD does not meet.
Attempting to ban parties like the AfD is the final gasp of the declining Managerial Elite
— Imperator of Florida 🇻🇦🇺🇸 (@SouFloCon) January 30, 2025
AfD’s growing popularity is largely tied to its stance on immigration and criticism of government policies. Frustration over border control failures, economic struggles, and energy issues has driven more voters toward the party. Despite increasing scrutiny, including state surveillance and financial obstacles, AfD continues to rise in polling, alarming its opponents.
Anyone who wants to ban a Political Party is the real enemy of #Democracy!#EU #Linke #CDU #FDP #SPD #Grüne #AfD #Bundestag #Berlin #Deutchland #Germany https://t.co/cfPILAIQNn
— Wim post t wel👷♂️🛠🧱 (@WMPost) January 30, 2025
The timing of the debate coincides with a separate controversy involving CDU leader Friedrich Merz, who accepted AfD votes to pass stricter immigration policies. This move defied the long-held practice of refusing any cooperation with AfD, prompting backlash from Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other left-leaning politicians. Scholz condemned Merz’s decision, warning that mainstream parties working with AfD would undermine the country’s political order.
One more reason why Europe sucks: In Germany, they actually think it makes sense to outlaw an entire political philosophy as "unconstitutional."
The German Bundestag is holding a vote on initiating proceedings to ban the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, following a petition…
— Joe Klopotek (@KlopotekJo5807) January 30, 2025
Public reaction has been intense. In Berlin, left-wing demonstrators protested outside CDU headquarters, demanding not just an AfD ban but also restrictions on the CDU itself. Meanwhile, within the Green Party, activists pushed for an official political wall against CDU, fearing further shifts toward nationalist policies.
I don’t like the AfD but a ban isn’t a good idea. All it does is push them into a different party and or group. It doesn’t solve the problem and disengages people to the democratic system. https://t.co/ogNBsIXyrR
— Eric Zurlippe (@RealEricLippe) January 30, 2025
Recent polling places CDU at 29% and AfD at 23%, with SPD trailing at 15%. The debate over AfD’s future now raises serious questions about whether Germany’s government is committed to political competition or willing to silence opposition by force.