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Brandenburg schools ban AfD promotional materials
The Brandenburg Ministry of Education has announced that promotional materials from the AfD state association are banned in schools. This decision is based on Paragraph 64a of the Brandenburg School Law, which prohibits the display or distribution of symbols and propaganda from organizations classified as unconstitutional.
Because the AfD state association in Brandenburg is listed as having proven right-wing extremist tendencies in the 2025 intelligence report, the law presumes its unconstitutional nature. The ban extends to various items, including flyers, stickers, T-shirts, and even pens featuring the party logo. These restrictions apply within school buildings, on school grounds, and during school-related events held outside of school premises.
The Ministry noted an exception for materials used specifically for educational purposes, such as when items are analyzed in a political or historical context during lessons.
The AfD has strongly criticized the move. Dennis Hohloch, the AfD parliamentary manager, characterized the action as a fight against dissent and accused the government of exerting political pressure on students.
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AfD · Brandenburg · Brandenburg Ministry of Education · Dennis Hohloch
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Paragraph 64a of the Brandenburg School Law prohibits symbols and propaganda of unconstitutional organizations. ostdeutsche-zeitung.de · apollo-news.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ban applies to items such as pens, stickers, T-shirts, and flyers featuring the AfD logo. ostdeutsche-zeitung.de · apollo-news.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The AfD parliamentary group criticizes the ban as political pressure on students. www.rbb24.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An exception to the ban exists when materials are used for educational, political, or historical purposes within lessons. ostdeutsche-zeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Brandenburg Ministry of Education is enforcing a ban on AfD promotional materials in schools. ostdeutsche-zeitung.de · apollo-news.net · www.rbb24.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The AfD state association in Brandenburg is classified as having proven right-wing extremist tendencies in the 2025 intelligence report. apollo-news.net · www.rbb24.de