Sag mal… Do you think the AfD should be banned in Germany?

IamExpat would like to open a dialogue with readers. We are interested in your everyday experience and opinions on political, social and cultural developments in Germany. 

That’s why we’re starting “Sag mal…”, a regular opportunity for readers to share their thoughts on hot-button issues.

For the first edition, we’d like to know if you think the federal government should take steps to ban the far-right, populist AfD. And why, or why not? A potential ban was recently discussed in the Thuringian state parliament. 

According to a 2025 poll, 41 percent of the German population are against an AfD ban, and 54 percent are in favour. These results do not account for how sentiment may have shifted in either direction since the party’s historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt in early September 2026.

The federal republic has banned two parties in its history: the National Socialist-oriented Socialist Reich Party (SRP) in 1952 and the Stalinist Communist Party of Germany (KPD) in 1956.

Put simply, those in favour of an AfD ban say the party threatens the German constitution and democracy. Certain branches of the party are considered “proven right-wing extremist" by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

Those against a ban say more evidence is needed to prove the party has concrete plans to overturn Germany's democratic system, and that a ban would only further polarise German society. 

What do you think? You can submit your answer anonymously or include any relevant personal details (e.g. first name, age, and location in Germany). We will publish selected answers in an article on the topic.

You can type your answer here.