In Germany, a significant political controversy is unfolding as Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his government consider banning the right-wing opposition party, Alternative for Germany (AfD). Scholz has accused the AfD of attacking democracy and aiming to destroy national unity, with the party facing criticism for its hard-right stance and proposals to deport immigrants. The Vice Chancellor has also accused the AfD of harboring plans for an authoritarian state. This comes amid reports of far-right extremists attacking democracy and a growing pushback from the public against the rising influence of the far right. The situation is exacerbated by a stagnant economy, public anger, and concerns over the country's grossly unequal distribution of wealth, with a full quarter of the German electorate potentially being declared enemies of the state, and the potential for civil strife.
“Democracy is under attack” They will ban the AfD pretty sure https://t.co/NHdXNRwOiW https://t.co/Vhsnj44D6o
“Democracy is under attack” They will bad the AfD pretty sure https://t.co/rsMP5olei8 https://t.co/Vhsnj44D6o
Germans push back as far right’s influence grows https://t.co/ott4qrLXRQ
Protests against Germany's far right gain new momentum after report on meeting of extremists https://t.co/CetOjkP8Tm
Germany's economy is stagnant, the people are angry and radical political parties are making headway. What's the way out? https://t.co/kUbIAJU7Dw via @opinion
A full quarter of the German electorate are now openly declared to be enemies of the state. I don't think there's any possible future for Germany that doesn't involve major civil strife. https://t.co/sUSxNiQSeU
Germany's economy is stagnant, the people are angry and radical political parties are making headway. What's the way out? https://t.co/NozwEGPnia
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls AfD’s proposal to deport immigrants an “attack on our democracy” as his government looks to ban the largest right-wing opposition party in the country. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/Kjxz09KGLb
The German Vice Chancellor has lashed out at the AFD party, claiming it undermines democratic governance https://t.co/j8dOyunNBV
Shocked by far-right revelations, Germans consider ban https://t.co/eoSUkqCGvJ
🇩🇪🚨‼️ “Right wing extremists attack our democracy” — Scholz uses the Biden script https://t.co/gaTSL6EtAh
German Vice Chancellor accuses AFD party of plans for authoritarian state https://t.co/ihlty0HSmN
BREAKING: ⚡ 🇩🇪 Germany's chancellor Scholz: "Right-wing extremists are attacking our democracy. They want to destroy our unity." Megatron: There have been several announcements from the Scholz government that they intend to ban the new AfD party, which is completely… https://t.co/m0p0Wh1ZtA
🇩🇪 Why are Germans so angry right now? The country’s grossly unequal distribution of wealth is contributing https://t.co/2thJPvuuzk https://t.co/fEzQqsXUID
NEW - Germany's chancellor Scholz (SPD): "Right-wing extremists are attacking our democracy. They want to destroy our unity."
Germany's hard-right AfD leader blasted as 'wolf in sheep's clothing' as immigration row erupts https://t.co/sK9xdracUn