Is This Far-Right Group Threatening Germany?

Germany is considering an extraordinary move: should it ban one of its most popular political parties? The far-right AfD is surging in the polls despite being classified as a right-wing extremist organisation by Germany's domestic intelligence agency. As crucial state elections approach, the country faces a defining question: can a democracy stop extremism without undermining its own principles? Produced by Federica De Caria #germany #afd #germanpolitics #farright #democracy Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Subscribe to the Times Originals YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=timesoriginals Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timesandsundaytimes/ Find us on X: https://x.com/thetimes Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetimes?lang=en Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimes/ 0:00 The rise of the AfD 1:00 The political firewall 2:01 Origins and growth 3:19 Controversy and tactics 4:09 The constitutional debate 5:38 Voter motivations 7:09 Future challenges