Thousands call for banning of far-right party in Germany

“AFD is not a normal party and should not be treated as such. Now is the time to seriously consider the party ban,” the group said on their website.

In Berlin, the demonstration took place at the Brandenburg Gate and gathered more than 7,000 people, according to the organizers, and 3,000, police said.

“All together against fascism!” He shouted the crowd with rainbow flags and posters.

The Alternative Party for Germany (AFD) obtained 20% of the votes in the last legislative elections.

A few days before the new head of government, Friedrich Merz, who leads a conservative and social democratic coalition, the Internal Intelligence Service (BFV) called AFD as a “right-wing extremist” group that could pose a danger to democracy.

On Thursday, the BFV temporarily suspended the classification while awaiting the resolution of the party’s appeal in court.