Germany's domestic intelligence labels right-wing AfD party as extremist

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has formally labeled the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as extremist, marking its second consecutive designation since 2021. This move underscores the AfD's growing political isolation despite securing a significant 20% vote share in recent elections. The BfV's designation aims to prevent the party from influencing key committee roles in Germany's parliament, raising concerns about expanding surveillance powers and drawing parallels to other countries' restrictive tactics against opposition groups.