Steinmeier Demands Crackdown, AfD Accuses

Bundespräsident Frank‑Walter Steinmeier forderte in seiner Rede zum 9. November ein entschiedeneres Vorgehen gegen Verfassungsfeinde, woraufhin AfD‑Politiker Alice Weidel und Bernd Baumann ihm Parteipolitik und Amtsmissbrauch vorwarfen.

Die Zeit

President: AfD accuses Steinmeier of abusing his office after remarks on a party ban

AfD chair Alice Weidel criticized that the president acted in a party-political manner with his remarks on November 9. The accusation was even stronger from AfD politician Bernd Baumann.

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Handelsblatt

AfD: Steinmeier sparks new debate over a ban on the AfD

The president calls for tougher action against those who undermine the Constitution. The speech on November 9 provoked an outraged reaction within the AfD.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung

DER ANDERE BLICK - German President Steinmeier Threatens the AfD: This Is Crossing a Line

Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls for a hard-fought fight against the party. His speech is likely to have an impact, but it is neither persuasively argued nor consistent with his office as head of state

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Steinmeier Demands Crackdown, AfD Accuses

President: AfD accuses Steinmeier of abusing his office after remarks on a party ban

AfD: Steinmeier sparks new debate over a ban on the AfD

DER ANDERE BLICK - German President Steinmeier Threatens the AfD: This Is Crossing a Line

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