Experts judge AfD ban: Is the danger to Germany real?

Experts judge AfD ban: Is the danger to Germany real?
In the political discussion about a possible ban on the alternative for Germany (AfD), the SPD chairman Lars Klingbeil focused on the role of experts. In an interview with the German Press Agency, he said: "The evaluation is not a political one, but first a legal one." Klingbeil pointed out that the experts, in particular the protection of the constitution, are now being collected and evaluated the relevant information.
The SPD boss made it clear that a ban on the AfD can only be considered when the experts come to the conclusion that the party represents a real threat to the state and social order in Germany. "Then we have to be politically active," said Klingbeil. This indicates that the legal requirements for a ban on parties are very high. To implement this, the Bundestag, the Federal Council or the Federal Government could apply to the Federal Constitutional Court.
background of the debate
A decisive factor in the current debate is the recent election in the Thuringian state parliament, where the AfD has risen to the strongest political force. The turbulent constituent session of this legislature has re -sparked the discussion about the legal steps against the AfD. The AfD has classified the AfD in several federal states as secure right -wing extremist, which supports the argumentation for a ban.
Klingbeil sees his role as a political player not only in legal reviews. He emphasizes that it has to be actively working on the political discussion of the AfD. He gave the example of the Brandenburg Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke, who showed that a successful handling of the AfD is possible. "It's about courage, a clear attitude and good communication," said Klingbeil. These political strategies contributed to strengthening the SPD in Brandenburg, although for a long time they were behind the AfD surveys.
In summary, it can be said that the discussion about the AfD ban is based primarily on legal exams, while at the same time the political discussion should be intensified. Experts and political leaders are required to decide in which direction the debate continues and whether the legal steps have to be initiated.