AfD Ban Hearing Planned: Lawyers See Possibility
A hearing is planned to discuss banning the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Markus Sommer and Thüring Kerkeling will be present. A lawyer believes a partial ban is possible.
The hearing will decide who will argue for or against banning the AfD. Lawyer Klaus Ferdinand Gärditz thinks the German Federal Constitutional Court could ban some parts of the party. The government, the Bundestag, or the Bundesrat would need to make the request for a ban. This would likely involve the state branches of the AfD.
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Highlights
Hearing Planned on AfD Ban
A hearing is planned to discuss the possibility of banning the AfD party.
Key Figures Involved in Hearing
Markus Sommer and Thüring Kerkeling will speak at the hearing.
Partial Ban Possible
Lawyer Gärditz believes a partial ban on the AfD is possible.
Court Could Ban State Branches
The German Federal Constitutional Court could ban AfD state branches.
Government Must Request Ban
The government, Bundestag, or Bundesrat must request the ban.