Germany's foreign ministry responded emphatically to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's criticism of its classifying the Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) party as a rightwing extremist entity. The ministry asserted that this designation is a vital part of protecting democracy and constitutional values, following extensive investigations. The comment came in the context of broader discussions about free speech, evidenced by recent arrests of pro-Palestinian activists at Swarthmore College, reflecting tensions between political freedoms and national security in both countries.
This is democracy. This decision is the result of a thorough and independent investigation to protect our constitution and the rule of law.
Germany just gave its spy agency new powers to surveil the opposition. That's not democracy - it's tyranny in disguise.
The demonstration calling on the Pennsylvania college to divest from Cisco due to its ties to the Israeli government was a rare uprising.
The courts would have the final say and that we have learnt from our history that rightwing extremism needs to be stopped.
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