German Left Party calls for ban on AfD and Junge Alternative

Berlin - The leadership of the Left Party has come forward advocating for the banning of the AfD and its youth wing, "Junge Alternative" (JA). Labeling the AfD as "a threat to democracy," the Left Party's chairpersons, Janine Wissler and Martin Schirdewan, declared their intention to swiftly explore legal avenues to ban the party. They argue that the JA, which they characterize as a hub for far-right extremists and fascists, should be the primary target for prohibition.

The timing of this demand, on May 8th, the anniversary of the end of World War II, is deliberate. The Left Party sees this date not only as a commemoration but also as a stark reminder that fascism persists as a threat. According to the Left Party, AfD members have openly espoused SA slogans, fueled racist biases, and incited violence against political adversaries and minority groups.

Left Party accuses AfD of calls for violence
The current attacks on campaign workers showed how much the AfD has poisoned the political climate. "Gauland's announcement 'We will hunt them' is followed by more and more right-wing violence," the Left Party said in the letter.

In addition, the party led by Wissler and Schirdewan is calling for “May 8th to be made a nationwide statutory memorial and holiday”. The individual federal states should “follow Berlin’s example” and “make at least the 80th anniversary in 2025 a public holiday”. So the day remains aware of “where fascism, racism and anti-Semitism lead – directly into war and destruction”.

Source: Junge Freiheit