The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has initiated legal action against the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), after the latter labelled the party as "confirmed right-wing extremist." The BfV has agreed to a "standstill commitment," pausing this classification during ongoing legal proceedings, which the AfD has claimed as a victory. However, fact-checking reveals that this does not mean the label is withdrawn. Experts clarify that this is merely a procedural pause and that the BfV has not officially backed down from its classification, despite the AfD's assertions of exoneration.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has filed a lawsuit against the German domestic intelligence agency, the BfV, after being labeled "confirmed right-wing extremist."
Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla of the AfD claimed the standstill commitment is a success that will help counter right-wing extremism accusations.
The BfV's decision does not indicate the withdrawal of the classification, as asserted by the AfD, making their claims misleading.
The legal tools at play allow the AfD to challenge what they perceive as unlawful measures by the BfV, thus securing a temporary halt.
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