Germany's foreign ministry rebutted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's criticism over the designation of the AfD as a rightwing extremist group, asserting that such actions protect democracy and the Constitution. The far-right party, which gained notable electoral support, was identified by Germany's intelligence agency as promoting xenophobia and undermining democratic principles. Germany's response reiterated the value of independent judicial processes in managing extremist ideologies, underscoring lessons learned from its history regarding far-right extremism.
Germany's response highlights that the decision to label the AfD stems from a thorough investigation aimed at safeguarding democracy and protecting the Constitution.
Rubio's claims have been firmly rebutted by Germany, emphasizing the independent judicial process central to its democratic values and the importance of addressing rightwing extremism.
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