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Berlin parties agree to pursue AfD ban process
Original: BOMBSHELL # news from # Berlin : The parties # LINKE , # GRÜNE and # SPD have agreed in a "Sondierungspapier" that they,
In Berlin, the Left, Greens and Social Democrats have agreed in exploratory coalition talks that, if they form a government, they will vote in the Bundesrat to request a ban of the Alternative for Germany. A party ban request would be a historic step in German politics, though such proceedings ultimately rest with the Federal Constitutional Court and are rare and difficult. Observers note the pledge is only an exploratory agreement so far, with coalition negotiations still pending. Commenters are divided over whether the move is a firm commitment or political positioning against the far right.
Why now: A potential governing coalition in Berlin committing to initiate a ban process against a major opposition party is an extraordinary political development
Die LinkeBündnis 90/Die GrünenSPDAfDBundesrat
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