Germany's Foreign Office has classified the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as right-wing extremist, prompting criticism from US officials. The classification, based on the AfD's views on ethnicity, has been extended to the entire party after previously being applied in three eastern states. The AfD leaders claim the decision is politically motivated and detrimental to democracy. The classification allows for increased monitoring of the party, with calls for a potential ban ahead of a parliamentary vote. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)