Summary
German lawmakers are debating whether to pursue a ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), but many fear the move could backfire ahead of the Feb. 23 national election.
The proposal, backed by 124 lawmakers, seeks a court review of whether the AfD is unconstitutional.
Critics, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, warn a failed attempt could strengthen the party, which is polling at 20%.
The debate underscores concerns over the AfD’s extremism but also the risks of fueling its anti-establishment narrative.
“I just can’t decide whether or not to get rid of the Nazis. It’s not like anything bad happened before…”
Didn’t you know that there’s very fine people on both sides?
I thought most Germans disagreed with that, but apparently not enough.
More than half of Germany has no issue working with Nazis
https://www.yahoo.com/news/survey-narrow-majority-germans-support-114418390.html
I guess German schools did not try hard enough teaching kids history.