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AfD Launches Legal Challenge Against Intelligence Agency's 'Extremist' Label

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has launched a legal challenge against Germany's domestic intelligence agency for classifying it as an extremist organization, in response to US criticism of the move.

AfD Launches Legal Challenge Against Intelligence Agency's 'Extremist' Label
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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has launched a lawsuit against the country's domestic intelligence agency over being classified as an extremist organization, following criticism from the US regarding the designation. The AfD claims the classification is unfounded and motivated by bias. German authorities have rejected US criticism of the classification, stating that it was based on credible evidence. The case highlights tensions between Germany and the US over issues of extremism and terrorism.

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