In a shocking twist for Germany's far-right political landscape, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is set to expel three of its members linked to a notorious “extremist” paramilitary group. This bold move comes on the heels of a massive police operation that saw eight arrests and over 20 properties raided across eastern Germany, Austria, and even near Poland.
The police crackdown targeted the Saxonian Separatists, a group branded as a domestic “terrorist organization” due to its racist ideologies and conspiracy theories. Authorities revealed that these militants had been training for a violent overthrow of the modern German state. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced that the raids thwarted what she described as “early stage militant coup plans,” with investigators uncovering unregistered weapons, ammunition, and even a mortar grenade shell during the operation.
AfD's Response and Leadership Statements
In a statement, the AfD leadership confirmed the expulsion of Kurt H, Hans-Georg P, and Kevin R, declaring that there is “no place for them” in a party that champions freedom, peace, and national sovereignty. Co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla emphasized that the AfD stands firmly against the “suspected neo-Nazi grouping” and will hold an extraordinary meeting to finalize the expulsions. Despite recent electoral successes, including a historic win in Thuringia, the party faces scrutiny from German security services, which have labeled its branches in Thuringia and Saxony as “right-wing extremist.”
As the political drama unfolds, the AfD's internal struggle highlights the tensions within a party that has made significant gains in recent years while grappling with allegations of extremism and violence. The fate of the expelled members remains uncertain, but the party's leadership insists on distancing itself from any form of political violence, asserting that preparations for violent acts are “unacceptable.”
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