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Fact check: Is Germany's AfD not right-wing extremist?

IndiaTimes Sunday, 11 May 2025
Germany's far-right AfD party is suing the domestic intelligence agency, BfV, after being labeled as "confirmed right-wing extremist." The BfV has temporarily paused this classification, complying with a "standstill commitment." AfD leaders celebrated this as a step towards exoneration, but experts clarify it's a standard procedure, not an indication of success.
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