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Big questions for Germany: Democracy, the AfD, and German political institutions

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Germany
Started April 17, 2026

How should Germany respond to the rise of the AfD and strengthen democratic resilience?

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Germany's 5% electoral threshold prevents fragmentation but excludes legitimate minority voices — its level should be reconsidered.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The AfD should be subject to a formal ban procedure under Article 21 of the Basic Law if evidence of anti-constitutional activity is established.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The Federal Constitutional Court's independence must be protected against attempts by parliamentary majorities to alter its composition.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Germany should make naturalisation easier and faster — current citizenship requirements are unnecessarily burdensome for long-term residents.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Germany needs substantially stronger lobbying transparency legislation to reduce the undue influence of corporations on legislation.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The Bundestag is too large following recent electoral reforms and should be reduced through a revised electoral law.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The democratic firewall against coalition with the AfD is necessary to defend constitutional democratic norms.
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