Political heavyweights in the clinch: AfD ban on the Eastern politician

Political heavyweights in the clinch: AfD ban on the Eastern politician

The political landscape in Germany is currently shaped by a controversial discussion that has the future of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) on the subject. Expressive voices from the east of Germany have brought their perspectives to a possible ban on party. Karin Göring-Eckardt, Bundestag Vice President and member of the Greens, is committed to examining such a ban. Her motivation is deeply rooted in her experience as a participant in the peaceful revolution of 1989.

Göring-Eckardt has decidedly contacted the public by expressing her conviction in an interview with the "Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung" that the AfD as a whole must be examined to determine whether it violates the basic principles of the constitution. In view of the recent events in Thuringia, she sees the need to check the AfD for its constitutional loyalty. However, she emphasizes that such a procedure does not mark the end of the political argument. According to Göring-Eckardt, it is indispensable to continue the debate, regardless of a possible prohibition procedure, clearly and decisively. Her words, "I didn't take to the streets in 1989", underline her commitment to an intact democracy.

Joachim Gauck warns of radicalization

On the other side of the spectrum of opinion, former Federal President Joachim Gauck is standing. In an interview with the "Funke media group", he made it clear that he did not support a ban on the AfD. Gauck's rejection is based on the conviction that such a procedure could deepen the social division. Instead, Gauck argues, the focus should be less state interventions and more to strengthen individual skills to defend democracy. He added that a ban on the AfD could only lead to more anger and radicality among the voters. This is politically unproductive and would continue to alienate the conservative citizens from the state.

Gauck's point of view is characterized by the concern for political stability. He not only criticizes the AfD, but also comments on the growing support for left -wing populist movements such as the alliance Sahra Wagenknecht. For him, the question of how Germany's political and economic future will be shaped, especially in view of the importance of the influx of labor for the business location.

The legal framework for a ban on party in Germany is clear: Bundestag, Federal Council or the Federal Government can apply for such a ban from the Federal Constitutional Court. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is already observing the AfD as a right -wing extremist suspicion. If there is a procedure, the AfD would have to be demonstrated that it acts aggressively against the constitution as reported www.welt.de .