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German Intelligence Flags Watermelon Symbol as Extremist Indicator When Used to Outline a Map of Palestine

Germany's intelligence agency has classified the watermelon symbol as an extremist indicator when used to outline a Palestinian state over Israel, sparking debate over civil liberties and political expression.

International Business Times UK

German court says intelligence agency can't designate the AfD party an extremist group for now

A German court says that the country’s domestic intelligence agency can’t label the Alternative for Germany party a proven right-wing extremist group while it considers a complaint by the party against last year's designation

The Independent UK

From Moscow with chaos: How Russia unites extremists across Germany

From neo-Nazis to left-wing groups, Russia is exploiting ideological overlaps and disinformation campaigns to sow chaos, division and insecurity in Germany.

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Germany's AfD accuses Chancellor Merz of election fraud as it bids to reform image

Critics of the German far-right party say that the AfD is still far from having any real influence, as none of the other parties in the Bundestag are willing to cooperate with it.

Euronews

‘Rightwing extremist’ German magazine wins court battle against ban

Far-right AfD party welcomes ruling, which sets high bar for any future government crackdown

The Guardian - UK

Trump Admin Pressures Germany Agency to Delay Labeling Far-Right German Party as 'Extremist'

Germany's spy agency has paused labeling the far-right AfD party as "extremist," after rare diplomatic pressure from the Trump administration.

Latin Times

German secret services await ruling on AfD ‘extremist organisation’ label

Germany's domestic intelligence agency was on Friday waiting for judges to decide if they could go ahead with their plan to classify the far-right Alternative for Germany party as an extremist movement.

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Germany's intelligence agency suspends AfD party's 'extremist' classification

The far-right party filed a lawsuit against the extremism designation and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution says it will suspend the categorisation pending litigation.

Euronews

Germany's New Govt Orders Border Police To Reject Most Asylum Seekers

Germany's new government said Wednesday it would reject most asylum seekers at its borders as conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks to limit irregular immigration and curb the rise of the far-right.

International Business Times

German far-right AfD party files lawsuit over 'right-wing extremist' designation

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution last week designated the AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, meaning authorities can step up their surveillance of the party.

Euronews

Germany hits back at Marco Rubio after he panned labeling of AfD as ‘extremist’

Far-right German party was labeled a ‘confirmed rightwing extremist group’ by country’s domestic intelligence service

The Guardian - US

Germany's AfD Dealt Blow With Right-wing Extremist Label

Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, handing authorities greater powers to monitor it and fuelling calls for it to be banned.

International Business Times

German designation of far-right AfD as ‘extremist’ draws US ire

Classification opens way for surveillance of party and is likely to revive discussion of a ban.

Al Jazeera

German intelligence classifies AfD party as extremist threat to democracy

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has designated the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party a right-wing extremist group that threatens the country’s democratic order. The move hands authorities more power to monitor the party just months after it took second place in national elections.

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The Guardian - UK

German spy agency labels AfD as ‘confirmed rightwing extremist’ force

Upgrade from ‘suspected’ threat will mean greater surveillance of party that came second in last election

The Independent UK

Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency

The German domestic intelligence service says it has classified the Alternative for Germany party as a “right-wing extremist effort.”

Al Jazeera

German intelligence accuses Russia’s GRU of cyberattacks on NATO, EU states

BFV says infamous GRU Unit 29155 is running a cyber-group targeting critical infrastructure globally.

The Guardian - UK

Far-right violence a ‘significant’ threat to German democracy, minister warns

Report finds ‘alarming’ rise in extremism, with Islamist groups and cyber-attacks also posing dangers

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International Business Times

German Court Defeat Deals Fresh Blow To Far-right AfD

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) suffered a stinging defeat Monday as a court threw out its bid to stop Germany's intelligence services from investigating it as a suspected right-wing extremist organisation.

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Former German Intelligence Chief Under Scrutiny for Right-Wing Extremism

Former head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency, Hans-Georg Maassen, is now under scrutiny for his alleged involvement in right-wing extremism.

The Guardian - UK

Far-right extremists stage rural land grab across Germany

Reichsbürger movement aims to establish parallel societies by infiltrating schools, clubs and public offices

The Independent UK

As far right party surges, Germany's intelligence agency warns of growing extremism

The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency is warning of a growing threat of extremism, particularly from the far right, with the number of politically motivated crimes carried out by extremists reaching a record high last year

The Independent UK

AP Interview: Spy chief warns authoritarian states stoking anti-government mood in Germany

The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency is warning of a rise in anti-government extremism fueled by authoritarian states such as Russia that seek to divide society and topple the government

The Guardian - UK

The Reichsbürger plot: sinister plan to overthrow the German state or just a rag-tag revolution?

The strange tale of a right-wing plot in Germany highlights the extremist threat the country faces

The Guardian - UK

Reichsbürger: the German conspiracy theorists at heart of alleged coup plot

Despite description of alleged plotters by prosecutors as a ‘motley crew’, the threat was considered very real

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