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German parliament to debate ban on far-right AfD next week (nordot.app)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24579392

Summary

Germany's parliament will debate a proposed ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) for the first time next week.

The proposal cites the AfD's increasing radicalism and historically revisionist statements, such as co-leader Alice Weidel’s claim that Hitler was a communist.

Under Germany's constitution, a party ban requires proof of opposition to constitutional principles.

Critics warn that a ban could portray the AfD as martyrs.

The AfD currently polls in second place at 20% ahead of February elections.

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

They said those who don't understand history are doomed to repeat it, yet here we are understanding history and repeating it anyway.

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 weeks ago

those who understand history are doomed to stand and watch as the world wilfully repeats it regardless