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When can a political party be banned in Germany?

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January 28, 2024

Amid mounting protests against the far right, calls are growing to ban the Alternative for Germany party. But German law sets the bar high for banning a political party.

Grzegorz Szymanowski Reporter specializing on geopolitics and security in Central and Eastern Europe
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