SPD decides AfD ban: A historical step for democracy!

SPD decides AfD ban: A historical step for democracy!

Berlin, Deutschland - In Berlin, the SPD recently made an ambitious decision: at its federal party conference on June 29, 2025, the delegates unanimously for the preparation Prohibition procedure against the AfD. This remarkable result came after almost two hours of intensive debate, in which about three dozen speakers: her voice levied on the inside. The previous speakers repeatedly emphasized the historical responsibility of the party to strengthen the fight against radical ideas in society.

"The door is there, out with you!" was the urgent expression of delegates like Aaron Spielmanns, who considered the program reform as necessary to prepare himself against the growing radicalization. The topics that arose in the debate were as diverse as it was urgent. From affordable living space to better conditions in daycare centers and schools to climate justice - the delegates demanded that the SPD work with full strength for people's concerns.

the AfD and the political pressure

The situation is particularly difficult for the SPD, especially in the East German federal states. Here the party is put under a lot of pressure by right wing, as the survey values ​​show: In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is now astonishing 30 percent, while in Saxony it received 7.3 percent of the vote in the last election. Thuringia's Interior Minister Georg Mayer has clearly formulated the message: Democracy is at stake when the AfD continues to gain influence.

SPD interior expert Dorothea Marx supported the demand for decisive measures against the AfD. A large part of the delegates were clearly in favor of the establishment of a prohibition procedure. The establishment of a federal-state working group was decided, the task of which should be to collect evidence of the constitutionality of the party. The goal: As soon as there is sufficient evidence, an application should be made to the Federal Constitutional Court to protect democracy.

the legal hurdles and political disagreement

SPD boss Lars Klingbeil sees this step as "historical" and points out that the constitution should serve as a protective instrument. He emphasized the importance of a legal dispute against the AfD, also with regard to the assessment by the constitutional protection. However, there is also resistance within the political landscape.

The CDU has so far rejected an AfD ban procedure and is focusing on political control. Critical voices within the Union and also in the SPD, especially in East Germany, show that the previous knowledge is not sufficient for a ban. The CDU politician Steffen Bilger pointed out the high legal hurdles that are connected to an application.

A procedure before the constitutional court could be initiated by various political actors, whether by the government, the Bundestag or the Federal Council. It is important to prove that a party pursues aggressive measures against the basic democratic order. However, an expert opinion of the protection of the constitution alone is not sufficient for this, which underlines the complexity of the undertaking. Exciting to follow.