GermanyThe article reports that another member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group in Bavaria, Benjamin Nolte, is under surveillance by the constitutional protection agency. This follows the earlier surveillance of two other AfD members, René Dierkes and Franz Schmid, and the party itself. The surveillance was confirmed by a Munich administrative court in June. According to the response from Interior State Secretary Sandro Kirchner to a Green Party inquiry, Nolte is suspected of using his position to undermine the democratic order. He supports the controversial 'remigration' concept promoted by Martin Sellner, which the Federal Constitutional Court deemed to violate human dignity. Nolte has made unproven allegations against politicians from other parties, suggesting they betray the population. His actions are described as supporting the far-right Identitären movement, aligning with their content and activities. The Greens’ faction leader, Katharina Schulze, welcomed the surveillance, citing the significant danger posed by Nolte.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the AfD and its members as threats to democracy and uses terms like 'right-extremist movement,' 'undermine the democratic order,' and 'violates human dignity.' It emphasizes the state’s justified action against these figures while portraying them negatively. The tone leans left by
