Germany's domestic intelligence service classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an extremist party amid concerns over its leadership trivializing the Holocaust, reviving Nazi slogans, and promoting xenophobic rhetoric.

German domestic security service (BfV) officially labeled Alternative for Germany as an extremist entity due to its nationalist, anti-immigration rhetoric and far-right positions. US officials, including Secretary Rubio, criticized the move as a drift towards tyranny, highlighting the party's association with authoritarian figures.

German intelligence has officially classified Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an extremist entity, permitting intensified monitoring of its activities. The move underscores concerns about the party’s far‐right rhetoric on immigration and national identity, and signals a broader debate on censorship and political repression in Germany.

German domestic intelligence classified Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a right-wing extremist party due to its xenophobic and anti-minority rhetoric, subjecting it to enhanced surveillance nationwide. The agency cited the party's extremist agenda and continuous agitation against minorities as primary reasons for this designation.

A major donation scandal surfaced when AfD's local chapter received a 150,000-euro donation from a suspicious foreign foundation that could not be traced reliably, leading to delayed reporting and internal conflict. Senior party figures, including Gauland, condemned the action as a serious breach of loyalty, highlighting significant ethical lapses in managing political contributions.