Alternative for Germany Party Expels Members Linked to Militant Group
- The AfD expelled three members suspected of joining a paramilitary group linked to extremist ideologies.
- This decision came after police arrested eight people and conducted searches as part of a broader investigation into the Saxonian Separatists.
- The party aims to dissociate itself from violence and uphold its dedication to democratic values.
On November 5, 2024, a police operation in eastern Germany led to the arrest of eight individuals associated with the Saxonian Separatists, a group accused of posing a domestic terrorist threat. With origins in 2020, the group promoted extremist views and was allegedly training for violent actions against the state. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party announced the expulsion of three members after their alleged involvement with this paramilitary organization. The decision reflects the party's efforts to distance itself from extremist factions and reinforce its commitment to democratic principles. AfD co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla emphasized the party's legitimate democratic stance, highlighting that any connections to violence or extremist ideologies are intolerable. This incident follows the party's recent electoral successes in regional polls, despite ongoing scrutiny from German security services labeling its branches in certain areas as right-wing extremist.