German intelligence flags rise in AfD's right-wing extremist potential
The AfD rejects the accusations that its views are extremist and has said the intelligence service's assessments are politically motivated
Assessment
The intelligence service's public flagging of the AfD's extremist potential adds an official dimension to longstanding concerns about the party. The AfD's dismissal of the assessment as politically motivated risks deepening public distrust in state institutions. This development could influence coalition dynamics and security monitoring of party members.