The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained ground in three recent state elections, caused an uproar in the Thuringian parliament and triggering another debate on whether to ban the party outright.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained ground in three recent state elections, caused an uproar in the Thuringian parliament and triggering another debate on whether to ban the party outright.
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You stop allowing the lies and disinformation to spread, that’s how!
Germany did it after WWII. They can do it again.
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“Not entirely successful” and “not 30% of the population” are two very different things.
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20% is still better than 30%. Less momentum in the movement; more chance of discouraging others from pursuing it.
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You can’t, but Germany has always had at least 20% nazis and fascists all throughout its post war history.
Up till recently, they didn’t vote, or voted conservative, because there was no other option. So they didn’t actually threaten democracy all that much.
Banning the AfD won’t reduce the number of fascists, but it will close one avenue they have for destroying the state.