Sag mal… Do you think the AfD should be banned in Germany?

In the ongoing debate surrounding the far-right populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Germany, there has been discussion about potential steps the federal government could take to ban the party. A recent poll from 2025 revealed that 41 percent of the German population is against banning the AfD, while 54 percent support such an action. However, recent events have shifted the dynamics of this issue, with the AfD securing a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt in early September 2026.

Those in favor of banning the AfD argue that the party poses a threat to the German constitution and democracy, citing the presence of certain branches deemed "proven right-wing extremist" by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution. In contrast, those against a ban contend that more evidence is required to demonstrate the party's intentions to overturn Germany's democratic system, and that a ban would further polarize German society.

This issue has even reached the Thuringian state parliament, where a potential ban was recently discussed. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the sentiment towards an AfD ban may evolve over time.