Thuringia’s SPD leader brands AfD a threat to Germany’s democratic constitution

A bold attack on the far-right escalates political tensions. Could the AfD’s extremist stance trigger legal action—and reshape German democracy?

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2025 November 22 . 7:56 PM

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Thuringia's SPD leader warns: AfD is a far-right movement - Thuringia’s SPD leader brands AfD a threat to Germany’s democratic constitution

Thuringia’s SPD leader and interior minister, Georg Maier, has launched a sharp attack on the Alternative for Germany (AfD). He described the party as a völkisch movement with extremist aims that threaten the German constitution. His remarks signal a firm stance against any cooperation with the far-right group in the state parliament.

Maier accused the AfD of pursuing policies that undermine Germany’s free democratic order. He claimed the party’s actions justify restrictive measures, such as banning its members from owning firearms. Going further, he suggested the AfD’s behaviour could warrant a constitutional ban.

Maier’s statements reinforce the SPD’s hardline approach to the AfD in Thuringia. The party now faces potential legal and political consequences, including gun ownership restrictions and a possible constitutional review. The interior minister’s warnings also highlight growing tensions over the AfD’s role in regional governance.