SPD leaders urge AfD ban amid extremist concerns
Calls for ban follow revelations about AfD's links to far-right
SPD leaders have called for a ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, following revelations about its links to extremist groups. The party's co-leader, Saskia Esken, said the AfD was "extraordinarily dangerous" and that a ban was necessary to protect democracy.
The call for a ban comes after a series of incidents that have raised concerns about the AfD's extremist tendencies. In January, the party's leader, Alexander Gauland, was caught on tape saying that Germany should be proud of its Nazi past. And in March, the party held a conference in Potsdam that was attended by several far-right groups, including the neo-Nazi NPD.
The SPD's call for a ban has been met with mixed reactions. Some other political parties have expressed support for the ban, including the Greens and the Left Party. However, the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has said that it is opposed to a ban.
The debate over whether or not to ban the AfD is likely to continue in the coming months. The party is expected to perform well in the upcoming European Parliament elections, and some fear that it could further radicalize German politics if it is not stopped.
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