Germany is embroiled in a heated debate over whether to ban the far-right AfD party.

The Bundestag recently discussed two proposals: one to initiate a legal process for banning the party and another to assess the feasibility of such a move.

Proponents argue that the AfD undermines democratic principles, with CDU lawmaker Marco Wanderwitz calling it a "hate-spreading" organization.

Critics, however, warn that a ban could deepen public distrust in institutions and alienate voters.

Past attempts to ban extremist parties, like the NPD, have faced significant legal hurdles and failed.

Meanwhile, organizations like Campact are funding studies to evaluate the AfD's constitutionality.

The debate highlights the challenges of balancing democratic resilience with freedom of political expression.