AfD gesichert rechtsextremistisch: Gibt es Konsequnzen in den Chiemgauer Kommunal-Parlamenten?

AfD's Classification as Right-Wing Extremist and its Impact on Local Politics

The article centers on the reclassification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party by the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution as a 'secured right-wing extremist' party. This follows a similar classification for its state branches in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, a decision upheld by the Upper Administrative Court of Saxony.

The article focuses on the implications of this classification for six AfD members in local councils of the Chiemgau region in Bavaria (three in Traunstein County Council, two in Traunreut City Council, and one in Prien am Chiemsee Municipal Council).

Reactions of Local Governments

• Traunstein County Council: The press officer emphasizes that the council's work is fact-based and follows existing regulations. They state the classification doesn't change their operational procedures.
• Traunreut City Council: The mayor acknowledges a distance from the two AfD members due to their limited involvement. The city reports no AfD members among its employees, hence no immediate consequences.
• Prien am Chiemsee Municipal Council: The mayor notes the AfD member's minimal influence and lack of collaboration with other factions. They emphasize that providing the AfD member with necessary documents remains obligatory.

Other municipalities mentioned, such as Bernau and Übersee, don't have AfD members in their local councils.

Legal Proceedings and Uncertainties

The AfD has filed a lawsuit against the classification. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has agreed to refrain from public comment until a court ruling, which is currently pending. This legal action highlights the uncertainties about the long-term ramifications of the AfD’s classification.