SloveniaGerman Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has warned that if the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) enters state government, access to sensitive data should be restricted due to the party's close ties with Russia. He emphasized that there is suspicion of Russian funding for AfD and stressed the importance of protecting national security by controlling who receives classified information. Polls suggest AfD could win an absolute majority in the September regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, which would mark its first state government. Pistorius expressed concern over AfD's intentions toward democracy, calling such a development a very bad sign. In Germany's federal system, state governments have broad powers, including police and intelligence activities. The Federal Intelligence Service has labeled AfD as a confirmed far-right extremist organization due to its anti-immigrant stance. Protests against AfD occurred in Erfurt, with around 30,000 people demonstrating peacefully, while the party confirmed its leadership at its congress.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual statements from German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius regarding concerns about the AfD's potential influence and its alleged ties to Russia. It includes quotes from official sources and provides context about the political situation in Germany. There is no evident bias
