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.
“Should we ban the Nazi party?”
The world is an onion article
It’s kinda weird that we have to betray the principals of democracy to preserve it.
I felt the same way about jailing Trump before the election. If that’s the only way to keep the fascists out of power, maybe we should reconsider the idea of democracy. (or of Germany or America for that matter)
Well, what happened last time you guys let this happen? Maybe do the opposite of that.
“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.
