Germany's domestic intelligence agency last week classified the largest opposition party, the AfD, as "confirmed right-wing extremist." This has intensified debates over whether or not to ban the party.

Germany officially labeled the far-right Alternative für Germany (AfD) party as a confirmed right-wing extremist group. This unprecedented decision was announced by the country’s domestic intelligence service.

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has formally designated the Alternative for Germany party as extremist, a move likely to further isolate the country's largest opposition party.