Trump has already screwed over Germany’s new chancellor
As the far-right AfD rises, Friedrich Merz presides over a coalition of crumbling mainstream parties.
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AfD sues over ‘extremist’ classification; Germany rejects US criticism
'We have learnt from our history that rightwing extremism needs to be stopped,' Germany's foreign ministry says.
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German far-right AfD party files lawsuit over 'right-wing extremist' designation
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution last week designated the AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, meaning authorities can step up their surveillance of the party.
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US president announces move, citing ‘national security threat’ to US film sector
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Germany hits back at Marco Rubio after he panned labeling of AfD as ‘extremist’
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Far-right German party was labeled a ‘confirmed rightwing extremist group’ by country’s domestic intelligence service
Germany’s foreign ministry has hit back at the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio,…
Trump team clashes with Berlin over AfD designation as right-wing extremist
The heavy criticism from top American officials comes days before a new coalition government is set to take power in Berlin.
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Germany defends AfD extremist classification after Rubio slams 'tyranny in disguise'
Germany's foreign office says history shows that right-wing extremism "needs to be stopped", after criticism from the White House.
German designation of far-right AfD as ‘extremist’ draws US ire
Classification opens way for surveillance of party and is likely to revive discussion of a ban.
AfD ‘extremist’ label sets up political high-wire act for Friedrich Merz
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Incoming chancellor must now decide whether to ban flourishing far-right party amid widespread discontent
- German spy agency labels AfD as ‘confirmed rightwing extremist’ force
The decision by Germany’s…