The Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz (BfV), Germany's intelligence agency, noted that the AfD's ideology, which promotes exclusion based on ethnicity, contradicts the principles of the country's democratic system. This classification, which was initially restricted to three states where the AfD is notably popular, now encompasses the entire party. Federal elections earlier this year saw the AfD secure a significant number of seats in parliament, prompting concerns over their influence.

AfD leaders have condemned the classification as politically motivated, asserting it undermines German democracy. Moreover, the ruling coalition is now facing discussions about the potential banning of the AfD in response to their increasing radicalization. SPD leader Lars Klingbeil emphasized the need for a cautious approach while recognizing the party's intentions to reconfigure German society fundamentally. The current political climate in Germany may witness significant transformations as the debate on the AfD continues forward with pressing implications for the upcoming parliamentary vote.