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'Right-wing extremist' AfD is a threat to German democracy, minister says
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser criticized the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party for its discriminatory ethnic concepts and racist remarks against immigrants.
Published on: May 2, 2025, 15:56:33 IST
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Berlin: The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party pursues a proven campaign against the free democratic order, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on Friday, commenting on the party's designation as 'right-wing extremist' by the domestic intelligence agency.
"The AfD represents an ethnic concept that discriminates against entire population groups and treats citizens with a history of migration as second-class Germans," Faeser said in a statement.
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"Their ethnic attitude is reflected in racist statements, especially against immigrants and Muslims," she added.
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