Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has designated AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, citing xenophobic stances as the reason. View on euronews

Days before a new government was due to be sworn in, German authorities classified the country's populist, far-right Alternative for Germany party an "extremist" goup that was actively working to undermine democracy.

Germany has classified the AfD as a confirmed extremist party, triggering legal reviews, political fallout, and international criticism. Here’s what the move means for democracy and how global players are responding.