💨 Abstract

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an extremist entity, a move to better monitor the party that came second in February's federal election. The status allows authorities to use secret methods such as recruiting confidential informants and intercepting communications, and may hamper the party's ability to attract members due to stigma and restrictions on civil service employment.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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