German court blocks intelligence agency from labeling AfD as extremist for now

A German court ruled that the domestic intelligence service, the Verfassungsschutz, cannot temporarily classify the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a 'securely right-wing extremist' organization. The AfD celebrated the decision as a victory in an expedited legal proceeding.

Numerous headlines also report on allegations of nepotism within the AfD, with party members accused of hiring relatives for taxpayer-funded jobs. In a separate legal matter, the German parliament lifted the immunity of AfD politician Maximilian Krah, allowing for potential prosecution.

Polls show the AfD gaining significant support in some states ahead of future elections, while protests against the party continue. The party's federal board is reportedly discussing how to handle the nepotism allegations.