Gauck rejected AfD ban: politics must not only be a feeling!

Gauck rejected AfD ban: politics must not only be a feeling!

The former Federal President Joachim Gauck has clearly spoken out against a ban on the AfD. In an interview with the newspapers of the Funke media group, the 84-year-old said that although he had a personal "gut feeling" for a ban on the party, this was not sufficient in politics. Gauck expressed his displeasure with the fact that the AfD receives funds from party financing, which is contrary to him as a democrat. Nevertheless, he emphasized the need to make rational decisions instead of just reacting emotionally.

in his statement, Gauck advocates a well -founded examination of the AfD instead of simply banishing it. The former Federal President emphasizes that it is important to respect the legal framework and democratic principles even in politically turbulent times. It remains to be seen whether Gauck's point of view will meet with the political decision -makers. Further insights into his considerations are in the report by www.np-coburg.de