Gauck warns: AfD ban could fuel more anger and radicality!
Gauck warns: AfD ban could fuel more anger and radicality!
The discussion about a possible ban on the alternative for Germany (AfD) is again gaining dynamics. Former Federal President Joachim Gauck clearly spoke out against such a procedure in an interview with the newspapers of the Funke media group. The 84-year-old expressed that although he had a personal gut feeling for a ban on the party, the political reality could not simply let the feeling be guided by the feeling.
Gauck is convinced that a ban on the AfD would not lead to a reduction in its electorate. Rather, such a procedure could contribute to more anger and increased radicality in society. He warned that the conservative citizens who feel addressed by the AfD could perceive the state as hostile if it tries to ban the party. This only confirms the fears and uncertainties that this electorate already feels.
constitutional concerns
The procedure for applying for a party ban is complex. Bundestag, Federal Council or the Federal Government can strive for such a procedure at the Federal Constitutional Court. In such a process, the AfD would have to be demonstrated that it is actively fighting against the constitution. The constitutional protection already observes the party as a right -wing extremist suspicion, which further increases complexity.
The debate about the ban on the AfD is not only a legal, but also a social challenge. Is the state perceived as a defender of society or as a oppressive player? These questions throw a shadow on the political climate in Germany and illustrate the difficulties associated with such a decision.
The clear words of Gauck on this topic are causing a new light on the ongoing discussions about the limits of political freedom of expression in Germany. His call to rely less on state bans and rather strengthen their own democratic principles could be an important step in the political debate. offers further interesting insight into the current Discussion.
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