AfD's Fate in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Still Undecided: Awaiting Office of Constitutional Protection's Verdict
No determination has been reached concerning the AfD's classification in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. - Classification of AfD as a Severely Harmful Organization Remains Undecided
Let's dive into the current happenings surrounding the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. While the state's intelligence agency has received the federal Office of Constitutional Protection's assessment classifying the AfD as a securely right-wing extremist outfit, they're currentlyevaluating the details, particularly focusing on any events in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern that the federal office considers in its assessment [3].
Curiously enough, four other state associations of the party have previously been classified as securely right-wing extremist by their respective state offices of constitutional protection—Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, and most recently, Brandenburg [2]. Although the exact timeline for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's decision remains obscure, it'll likely follow the federal classification or set its own course.
Now, switching gears to public service—the recent federal classification of AfD as a "confirmed right-wing extremist endeavor" by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) raises some questions. Namely, how will this impact the handling of AfD members in public service roles? According to past case law, mere membership in a party classified as securely extremist isn't a valid reason to deny public servants their commitment to the liberal democratic order. Instead, each case requires individual examination, considering the person's behavior and statements [1].
Looking ahead, the next Interior Ministers' Conference in June, taking place in Bremerhaven, will tackle this very subject [1]. Stay tuned for more updates as this story continues to unfold!
Insights:1. Both Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt classified the AfD as a right-wing extremist in 2019, while Thuringia did so in 2020. Brandenburg followed suit in March 2023 [2].2. When the AfD party was classified as a confirmed right-wing extremist endeavor at the federal level by the BfV in May 2025, the report mentioned "groups promoting anti-constitutional agendas, such as the destruction of the democratic order, the rejection of the free and democratic basic order, and the undermining of rights and freedom" [1].3. The assessment of the AfD by the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Office of Constitutional Protection is part of a broader process, which also involves local law enforcement agencies in monitoring right-wing extremism activities in the state [3].
- The AfD party in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt was classified as a right-wing extremist in 2019, followed by Thuringia in 2020, and most recently, Brandenburg in March 2023.
- The federal classification of the AfD as a "confirmed right-wing extremist endeavor" by the BfV in May 2025 highlighted groups promoting anti-constitutional agendas, such as the destruction of the democratic order, rejecting the free and democratic basic order, and undermining rights and freedom.
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Office of Constitutional Protection is evaluating the federal Office of Constitutional Protection's assessment of the AfD, focusing on events in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern considered in the federal assessment.
- The federal classification of the AfD may impact the handling of AfD members in public service roles, but each case requires individual examination considering the person's behavior and statements.
