<a href="https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2025/05/02/germany-declares-afd-extremists-n2412254" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Earlier, we told you</a> about Germany labeling the AfD party 'extremist,' most likely the first step in the process to ban the increasingly popular party in the country.

It's a blatant attack on actual democracy, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is calling it out:

'60 Minutes' ran a fawning news story about how Germany deals with free speech.

Fair point. They're not really hiding it.

 {ai:summary}<p>Germany has labeled the AfD party as extremist, a move seen as a precursor to potentially banning the party. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized this action, stating it undermines democracy and equating it to tyranny. He also condemned Germany's immigration policies as the true extremism.</p><p>The designation has sparked concerns about free speech and the suppression of political opposition in Germany. Critics argue that such actions threaten the country's democratic integrity and call for a reevaluation of U.S. troop presence in Europe in response to these developments. #politics</p>

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Calls on Germany to 'Reverse Course' After Labeling AfD Party 'Extreme'

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