Germany's civil society calls for tougher action against right‑wing extremism

Political scientist and activist Arne Semsrott urges a clear ban on extremist parties, arguing that merely copying right‑wing tactics only strengthens them. He cites mass protests across Germany that opposed the AfD and calls for a stronger, grassroots‑driven democratic offensive.

A related opinion piece stresses the need to deny extremist figures name‑recognition, urging citizens to ignore and erase the visibility of AfD members and other far‑right agitators, describing them as threats to German democratic values.