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Germany Proposes Measures Against 40% Rise in Politically Motivated Crimes Amid AfD Ban Debate
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Germany's Interior Ministry has proposed measures to address a 40% increase in politically motivated crimes over the last year, with a particular focus on right-wing extremism. The ministry's response comes as part of a broader effort to tackle the rising tide of such offenses, which have been increasing for the sixth consecutive year.
The debate over banning the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has intensified, with Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig expressing a strong willingness to examine the possibility of a ban. The AfD has been classified as a 'securely right-wing extremist' organization by Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, prompting discussions on the legal and political feasibility of a ban.
Despite the AfD's classification, leading figures within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have expressed skepticism about banning the party. Merz and other CDU politicians argue that such a move could be counterproductive and potentially energize the AfD's support base.
The AfD's influence extends into the public sector, with more than 220 AfD candidates currently working in the civil service. This situation raises questions about the potential consequences for these individuals should the party be banned, as well as the broader implications for civil servants' political affiliations.
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