Now it's enough! Thousands of demand AfD ban all over Germany

Now it's enough! Thousands of demand AfD ban all over Germany

on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, numerous demonstrations found in over 60 cities and municipalities in Germany under the motto "No more excuses-AfD ban now!" instead of. Around 3,000 people took part in the central rally in Munich, while protests also took place in North Rhine-Westphalia, in cities such as Cologne, Münster, Dortmund, Bochum and Recklinghausen. A civil society alliance calls on the political committees to initiate a prohibition procedure against the AfD before the Federal Constitutional Court. The action day is part of the "AfD ban now!" Campaign, which claims to fight the right-wing extremists in politics.

Jana Häfner, press spokeswoman for "Fridays for Future", emphasized the responsibility of the citizens to defend democracy against their enemies. Around 2,500 people with banners moved through the city center in Essen and thus set a sign of civil courage. The demonstrations, which should continue afternoon and evening in many other cities, show the growing commitment of civil society against right -wing extremists.

situation in the context of right -wing extremism

The pressure on the AfD is not insignificant, especially after the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution classified the party as "secured right -wing extremist endeavor" in May. This classification is legally contested by the AfD, which is why the decision is exposed to clarification by the Cologne Administrative Court. According to the Constitutional protection , the personal potential of violence-oriented right-wing extremists rose to approx. 14,500 people, while the total number of right-wing extremist persons rose to 40,600 increase. This represents an increase of 1,800 people compared to the previous year.

right -wing extremist crimes have also increased; In 2023, 25,660 offenses were found, which represents an increase of 22.4 % compared to 2022. The increase in violent crimes with xenophobic background, in which 874 cases were registered, are particularly alarming.

demonstrations and right -wing extremist activities

In the light of these concern developments, the demonstrations on Sunday have become particularly important. They illustrate the resistance of society against right -wing extremist ideologies and the urgency to take measures to combat these currents. With 367 right-wing extremist demonstrations throughout Germany, which is the highest number since Corona protection measures, the topic of "migration and asylum" is increasingly in the focus of right-wing extremist agitation.

The current situation requires committed action from all social actors. Many people are aware of their responsibility and demand a strong sign against extremism. It remains to be seen whether the political decisions resulting from the current protests lead to a successful prohibition procedure of the AfD.