The Alternative for Germany celebrated record high results in recent state elections, including coming first in the state of Thuringia. The inaugural sitting of the parliament ended in chaos after the AfD president was accused of a power grab. Now a cross-party group of lawmakers wants the constitutional court to decide whether the AfD should be banned. The AfD’s opponents are split over the motion, but the plan has renewed focus on the question of whether a ban would help or hinder the rise of the far-right.
Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 Report on the attempt to start ban proceedings in parliament, including historical context
03:19 Till Steffen, Green Party lawmaker who support the ban motion
11:44 Jens Zimmermann, Social Democrat Party lawmaker who opposes the ban motion at this time
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