Germany's Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has been labeled as right-wing extremist by the federal office for the protection of the constitution due to its ethnicity-based views. The AfD won 152 seats in the February elections but is under scrutiny for its extremist tendencies. The domestic intelligence agency's decision may lead to increased surveillance of the party. Outgoing Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized the decision's independence from political influence, while Social Democrat deputy leader Serpil Midyatli called for a ban on the party. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)