Escalation of “Remigration” Rhetoric by AfD Raises Alarms

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has adopted a resolution that calls for the “Remigration” of millions of people with migration backgrounds from Germany. This controversial decision was formalized at the AfD’s Bavarian state party conference in Greding, intensifying concerns about extreme right-wing influence within the party.

Deepening Divisions and Expanding Extremism

The “Bavarian Resolution for Remigration” not only seeks the expulsion of non-Germans but also suggests measures for mass deportations, including people who have legally integrated into German society. This radical stance mirrors discussions from a previous meeting involving senior AfD figures and the far-right extremist Martin Sellner, where a so-called “Masterplan” for massive deportations was developed.

The resolution suggests that the German constitution should be amended to allow easier revocation of German citizenship for serious offenses, a move that legal experts say could be constitutionally dubious. The AfD’s plan outlines that people with “low integration capability and willingness” should be subject to compulsory return programs to their countries of origin.

Public Response and Legal Implications

This proposal has ignited widespread criticism and protests. Demonstrators gathered outside the party conference venue, condemning the resolution as a step towards ethnic cleansing and blatant racism. The contentious nature of this policy has also prompted surveillance by the Bavarian Office for the Protection of the Constitution, which has been monitoring the AfD for signs of unconstitutional activities since 2022.

Legal challenges against the party’s extremist activities have intensified. Several German courts have already ruled against the AfD’s rhetoric and actions, declaring them incompatible with the principles of equality under the German constitution. These judicial decisions underscore the growing legal scrutiny over the party’s agenda and its implications for civil rights in Germany.

Media Manipulation and Political Aspirations

The AfD has been actively promoting the term “Remigration” through social media and political campaigns, trying to normalize what many see as a xenophobic and exclusionary policy. This approach has been linked to broader attempts by the party to shift public discourse on immigration and integration. Reports from investigative journalists at CORRECTIV have highlighted how the party uses targeted advertising to spread its controversial messages, which have reached millions of people.

The internal dynamics within the AfD also reflect a struggle between moderate members and those aligned with the more radical ideologies of figures like Björn Höcke, associated with the party’s extreme right “Flügel” faction. Despite internal conflicts and legal setbacks, the party leadership continues to push for a more influential role in German politics, aiming for government participation in future elections.

As Germany grapples with complex migration issues, the AfD’s aggressive push for policies labeled as “Remigration” is a troubling development that could have far-reaching consequences for social cohesion and political stability in the country. The resolution adopted in Bavaria represents a significant escalation in the party’s radical agenda, sparking a national and international outcry over the direction it suggests for Germany’s future.