The decision by Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz, BfV) to classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a “confirmed right-wing extremist” entity on May 2, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s political landscape. This designation, detailed in a 1,100-page report by the BfV, enables heightened surveillance, … Leggi tutto The Classification of Alternative for Germany as Extremist: Intelligence Operations, Political Repression and the Erosion of Democratic Norms in 2025 Europe