Hanse MinaFeb 28

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is celebrating a “major victory” in courts after judges in Cologne banned Germany’s domestic intelligence agency from treating the party as a “right-wing extremist group.”

https://www.politico.eu/article/afd-rides-court-reprieve-to-push-mainstream-pivot-germany/

#Ukraine #Russia #EU #Germany #AfD

Far-right AfD eyes court win as springboard for state elections in Germany

Alternative for Germany leaders are trying to use the court’s temporary ruling that they can’t be classified as “extremist” to snag broader voter support.

POLITICO
Show threadLil' PimprinellaFeb 28
@hanse_mina Incorrect summary. The court prohibits the provisional designation of the party as right-wing extremist until a court has confirmed the classification as such.
Show threadWuzzyFeb 28

@r0nz @hanse_mina This.

But that didn't stop the AfD and its sympathisants to abuse this news for propaganda to turn this into a "win". 🙄

This decision was NOT a vindication.

Show threadLil' Pimprinella
@Wuzzy @hanse_mina However, when such false conclusions come from reputable sources, it doesn't make things any better.
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