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The designation could allow Germany's intelligence agency to surveil and investigate members of the far-right party. The AfD says it plans to appeal the ruling.

A higher regional court in western Germany rejected on Monday an appeal by the  Alternative for Germany (AfD) party against its classification as a "suspected" far-right extremist organization.

The judges at the court in Münster said the designation was appropriate and did not violate the constitution or European law.

"The court finds there is sufficient evidence that the AfD pursues goals that run against the human dignity of certain groups and against democracy," they wrote.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think the equivalent would be to let the fox guard the hen house.

And no, it's not about having a scapegoat, it's about putting exactly the wrong person with ... let's say "misaligned incentives" into some position (usually one of power).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's what I meant. Thanks 💖

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

A less euphemistic term in English is "regulatory capture"