Scholz urges caution on potential AfD ban despite 'extremist' label

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2025-05-02

Berlin (dpa) - Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has cautioned against rushing into a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, despite its formal classification as a "confirmed right-wing extremist" group. "This is something that should not be rushed," the Social Democrat said on Friday. Scholz noted that the Constitutional Court has rejected all recent attempts to outlaw the party. "I am against a hasty decision and will therefore no......

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