In a June 2023 analysis, the DIMR expressed concerns about the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's threat to the democratic constitutional order, noting that the party has radicalized further since then.

The German Institute for Human Rights (DIMR), an independent institution funded by the Bundestag, is focused on promoting and ensuring human rights both in Germany and internationally.

Bundestag Vice President Katrin Göring-Eckardt advocates for a decision on the AfD ban proposal before the next federal elections, citing the party's increasing hostility towards non-conformists.

The DIMR believes there are sufficient grounds for a ban on the AfD, supporting a cross-party initiative in the Bundestag to pursue this action.

The DIMR emphasizes that the legal instrument of banning a political party is designed for situations like the current climate in Germany, drawing on historical precedents.

A political party ban can be requested by the Bundestag, Bundesrat, or federal government at the Federal Constitutional Court, although the likelihood of majority support for the proposal remains uncertain.

Next week, the Bundestag will debate a proposal for an AfD ban, initiated by over 100 members of parliament from various factions, including key proponents like Carmen Wegge (SPD) and Marco Wanderwitz (CDU).

If an application for a ban is submitted, the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe will evaluate whether the AfD acts in a manner that is unconstitutional under Article 21 of the Basic Law.

The DIMR supports the initiative to ban the AfD, deeming it a promising move to protect Germany's democratic values.

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is currently monitoring the AfD as a suspected right-wing extremist party.

In parallel, Green politician Renate Kühnast has proposed that the Bundestag President commission experts to evaluate the prospects of a successful AfD ban application before proceeding further.

Key proponents of the ban proposal include politicians from various parties, such as Carmen Wegge (SPD), Marco Wanderwitz (CDU), Till Steffen (Greens), Martina Renner (Left), and Stefan Seidler (SSW).