The co-leader of Germany’s Green Party, Felix Banaszak, has issued a stern warning regarding potential legal action against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, arguing that delaying a formal prohibition process is no longer tenable.
In remarks published Sunday by the Funke media group, Banaszak stated the AfD has demonstrably become increasingly radicalized over recent years, posing a genuine threat to Germany’s democratic foundations. He asserted that initiating legal proceedings to potentially ban the party is not simply a necessary step, but one that is long overdue.
“We must act proactively” Banaszak emphasized, “before this party can further systematically erode our democracy.
While advocating for potential legal restrictions, Banaszak also stressed the continued importance of robustly challenging the AfD’s far-right ideology through substantive debate and political discourse. He cautioned against solely focusing on legal measures, underscoring the need to directly confront and discredit the party’s policy positions.
