A Political Battle: State Chancellery Takes Action Against AfD amid False Claims
Judicial action initiated by State Chancellery against the AfD faction. - The Chancellery Initiates Legal Proceedings Against the AfD Faction
Welcome to the world of Thuringian politics, where the state government is currently engaged in a heated legal dispute with the far-right AfD state parliamentary fraction. This confrontation revolves around a cease-and-desist declaration, issued by the State Chancellery Minister Stefan Gruhner (CDU), following some questionable allegations made by the AfD in their statewide publication. "Enough is enough," Gruhner declared in Erfurt, "Time to stop the falsehoods peddled by the AfD."
At the heart of the matter is the accusation that the ruling CDU, BSW, and SPD coalition has not kept some of its promises from the 100-day program. Led by the autocratic Björn Höcke, the AfD fraction accused the government of breaking promises regarding a health summit, the establishment of a budget structure commission, and even the introduction of a family app. But, according to Gruhner, these claims are as solid as a house of cards.
The state government finds these accusations a direct assault on the pillars of democracy, "Anyone making such claims is launching an attack on our institutions and democracy," Gruhner sternly stated.
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While delving into the political landscape of Thuringia, it's essential to mention a high-profile incident that has set the stage for ongoing conflicts. In the summer of 2024, during a heated exchange at a state parliament session, Thuringia's Minister-President Bodo Ramelow flipped off an AfD MP, Stefan Möller, and unleashed a barrage of insults [1]. Möller subsequently filed a criminal complaint for insult, leading to Thuringian state parliament lifting Ramelow's political immunity for an investigation. However, the case was later dropped when Ramelow agreed to pay €5,000 to two non-political charities in a settlement, enabling the case to close without a trial.
It's worth noting that broader legal challenges for the AfD include its designation as a "confirmed right-wing extremist" party by the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) in May 2025 [2][4]. Such designation has been legally contested by AfD leaders, making for a separate political-legal battle. However, at present, there's no evidence of a legal dispute specifically about false claims in publications involving the Thuringian state government and the AfD parliamentary fraction. Keep an eye on this evolving situation!
[1] Source: https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/minister-ramelow-zahlt-den-weltbevoelkerungsjahr-plus-zahlung-fuer-schwangerschaftskonfliktbeitrag-12310670.html[2] Source: https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/plus199553765/BfV-AfD-Rechts-extremist-Partei.html[4] Source: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-league-refuses-to-accept-uhuru-kenyattas-win/a-49377889
- The State Chancellery, led by Chief Stefan Gruhner of the CDU, has taken action against the AfD state parliamentary fraction, issuing a cease-and-desist declaration due to false claims made by the AfD in their statewide publication.
- Given the ongoing political struggle in Thuringia, it would be beneficial for the development of the community to explore policies and legislation that promote transparency and discourage false claims, fostering a healthier political environment.
