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ER Editor: You couldn’t make this up – nobody governs this way, right? Right. So here’s the latest on the recent successes the Alternative fur Deutschland party has had on winning, or coming a close 2nd in, 3 German state elections during September. We’re issuing an MSM alert for the following Deutsche Welle report. But it’s interesting to see what the ‘other side’ is saying.
We’ve put commas around the biased language in the title.
We published a super analysis by eugyppius on why the recent uproar in the Thuringian state parliament, which the AfD took outright in their state election, was a fiction of the establishment parties. See —
Thuringian parliament descends into chaos after AfD insists on adhering to established laws and procedures
There is never any consideration that parties such as the AfD REPRESENT ACTUAL CITIZENS WHO VOTE FOR THAT PARTY’S PLATFORM. We have the same mentality in France.
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Calls grow in Germany to ban far-right AfD
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained ground in three recent state elections and caused an uproar in the Thuringian parliament, triggering another debate on whether to ban the party outright.
MARCEL FURSTENAU for DEUTSCHE WELLE
There was chaos last week in the parliament in Erfurt, in the eastern German state of Thuringia, where the Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the biggest group in the state parliament following its election victory in early September.
Last Thursday, AfD politician Jürgen Treutler, by virtue of being the parliament’s oldest member at 73, was entitled to chair the first session of the new legislative period. Treutler performed this duty by refusing to allow motions to be passed and votes to be taken, essentially blocking the center-right Christian Democrats (CDU) and other parties from nominating a candidate for the speaker’s job. (ER: Treutler following established procedures that no-one had previously challenged.)
The CDU objected to this performance at the Thuringian Constitutional Court and was successful. When the session resumed two days later, CDU politician Thadäus König was elected as the new state parliament president. (ER: All this was covered in the eugyppius report linked to above.)
Now that parliament is able to function once again, it is debating how to deal with the AfD in the coming term. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution in Thuringia, which tracks domestic extremist movements in Germany, classified the party as “right-wing extremist” in 2021.
Georg Maier, leader of the Thuringian Social Democrats and still acting interior minister, spoke out on Thursday in favor of proceedings before the Federal Constitutional Court to ban the AfD.
“Today’s events in the Thuringian state parliament have shown that the AfD is aggressively and combatively taking action against parliamentarism,” he said on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. “I think that this means the preconditions for a ban have been met.” (ER: “I think …”)
Article 21 of the German constitution, the Basic Law, states: “Parties that, by reason of their aims or the behavior of their adherents, seek to undermine or abolish the free democratic basic order or to endanger the existence of the Federal Republic of Germany shall be unconstitutional.”
Earlier attempt to ban far-right NPD failed
It’s up to the Federal Constitutional Court to decide whether a political party can be banned. The federal government, the Bundestag, and the chamber of the 16 federal states, the Bundesrat, are entitled to file a petition.
But the bar is high, and the precedents do not augur well for such a move. The last attempt to ban the far-right National Democratic Party of Germany (NPD), which has since renamed itself Die Heimat, failed in 2017.
In the verdict on that case, the court ruled that the former NPD was indeed unconstitutional, but also politically insignificant. “In the more than five decades of its existence, the NPD has not managed to be permanently represented in a state parliament,” it said. (ER: Weird reasoning. Either you’re unconstitutional or you’re not.)
In addition, the other parties in the federal and state parliaments have so far been unwilling to form coalitions or even to cooperate with the NPD on specific issues, the court stated at the time.
Taking this ruling as a yardstick for a potential AfD ban, a new picture emerges: Unlike the old NPD, the AfD is already well-established as a political force both in the Bundestag and in 14 of Germany’s 16 state parliaments. But, as with the NPD, no other party has so far been willing to enter into a coalition with the AfD, so it has no realistic prospect of being part of a government.
The debate over a ban has flared up again because of the scandal following the election in Thuringia. CDU Bundestag member Marco Wanderwitz is now campaigning across party lines for a joint motion that the Bundestag vote on a ban. At least 5% of lawmakers would have to support his initiative, or 37 out of 733. Wanderwitz told the daily newspaper taz in June that they had reached that number.
AfD’s ‘right-wing extremist’ classification does not guarantee ban
Wanderwitz said they were still waiting for the written opinion of the Higher Administrative Court in North Rhine-Westphalia, which in May had confirmed the AfD’s classification as a suspected right-wing extremist group by the Office of the Protection of the Constitution, the BfV.
“If the reasoning for the judgment is made available, we will take a close look and then submit our updated and well-founded application for a ban,” he told taz. In the vote that would then be due in the Bundestag, a majority would have to vote in favor of filing an application to ban the AfD. The Federal Constitutional Court would then have to decide.
Experts have different views on the chances of success. Hendrik Cremer of the German Institute for Human Rights in Berlin believes a ban is urgently needed and could be successful. “If you look at the AfD closely, I think you have to come to the conclusion that the conditions for a ban are met,” he told DW in May, adding that he finds it difficult to understand why some still express any doubts.
Azim Semizoglu, a constitutional law expert at the University of Leipzig, is more skeptical. In his view, the classification of the AfD as “definitely right-wing extremist” by the BfV does not automatically guarantee a successful ban, he previously told DW.
‘Assessment is not a political one,’ but ‘a legal one’
That’s only one piece of evidence among many, Semizoglu argued. “You can’t conclude from it that if a party is classified as definitely right-wing extremist, it is also unconstitutional in the sense of the Basic Law,” he said. There are different standards of proof that must be applied, he added.
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Ok, Jesus, End or Burp – you’re clearly white hat. Thanks. There’s a formula going on here – posting 3 comments under different articles from the same IP address. Got it. This site has published plenty about Zionist shit over time. Trust me. We know this is a psyop out there. And it’s amazing. But as an editor, we’re not going with stories that we think are indeed psyop (well, how do you tell? It’s not always possible.) This site is 100% white hat and we’re about to focus more on the Satanic aspect of the Zionists. We’re being cautious about those Reptilians, however, LOL.
AND NOT A WORD ABOUT THE CURRENT GENOCIDE PERPETRATED BY THE CRIMINALS WHO CONTROL GERMAN MEDIA AND GOVERNMENT SINCE 1945:
FORTUNATELY, WE GOT IT FOR YOU:
AND NEVER FORGET, JESUS WAS PALESTINIAN …
IRAN LAUNCHES BARRAGE OF MISSILES AGAINST ZIONIST ENTITY
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 4:47 PM
presstv. co. uk /Detail/2024/10/01/734362/Iran-launches-missile-strikes-against-Israeli-regime-
Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported “direct hits” in Negev, Sharon and other locations from Iran’s attack.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issued a statement shortly after the missile attack began.
It said in response to the martyrdom of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyah, Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and IRGC commander Abbas Nilforoushan, the IRGC Aerospace Force launched dozens of ballistic missiles targeting key military and intelligence bases in the heart of the occupied territories.
The IRGC further said that the attack was in line with the country’s right to legitimate self-defense as per the United Nations Charter, and in response to the regime’s escalating crimes—backed by the United States—against the people of Lebanon and Gaza.
The Zionist regime will face more crushing attacks in case it reacts to Iran’s operation, the IRGC added.
In a follow-up statement, the IRGC said three Israeli military bases in Tel Aviv were hit during the operation.
FINALLY, THE DAY HAS COME, IRAN KEPT THEIR WORD. WELL DONE!
After Nasrallah: ‘Command and Control’ in Rapid Recovery
libya360. wordpress. com/2024/10/01/after-nasrallah-command-and-control-in-rapid-recovery/
HEZBOLLAH TARGETS MOSSAD HQ, GLILOT MILITARY BASE NEAR TEL AVIV IN ‘LARGEST ATTACK’
presstv. co. uk /Detail/2024/10/01/734332/Hezbollah-attacks-Israeli-soldiers
The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says it targeted Israel’s Glilot military base and Mossad headquarters in the outskirts of Tel Aviv with salvos of Fadi-4 rockets.
Israeli reports said several settlers were injured in the rocket barrage from Lebanon on Tel Aviv.
The reports said the rocket attack from Lebanon was “the largest” since the beginning of the war.
8 Israeli settlers killed, 20 injured in major shooting in Tel Aviv
presstv. co. uk /Detail/2024/10/01/734364/tel-aviv-jaffa-shooting
At least 8 Israeli settlers have been killed and 20 injured in a major shooting operation by Palestinian fighters in Tel Aviv.
A group of gunmen opened fire in Israel’s commercial capital on the boundary with Jaffa on Tuesday evening.
WELL DONE!
Biden administration gave “Israel” ‘blank check to light region on fire’: NGO
presstv. co. uk /Detail/2024/10/01/734359/Biden-Administration-Gives-Israel-Blank-Check-To-Attack-Gaza-West-Bank-Lebanon
A US-based human rights organization has blamed the government of the United States for allowing the Israeli regime to ignite war in West Asia.
Israel’s claim of entering southern Lebanon is ‘false,’ Hezbollah says
presstv. co. uk /Detail/2024/10/01/734350/Lebanon-Hezbollah-deny-Israel-ground-incursion-claim-false-Mohammed-Afifi
n a post on X on Tuesday, the Israeli military said it is conducting a “limited ground incursion” against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, warning nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities to evacuate north of the Awali River, some 60 kilometers (36 miles) from the border.
The military had earlier warned people not to travel to the area south of the Litani Rover, which has emerged as the center of the current conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.
Of course they would say that, because what the zionist vermin wants is to grab the Lebanese water resources and land.
“Hezbollah fighters are ready for a direct confrontation with enemy forces that dare to or try to enter Lebanon to inflict casualties among them.”
Nasrallah transformed Resistance into global security-making phenomenon: Iran official
presstv. co. uk /Detail/2024/10/01/734354/Sayyed-Hassan-Nasrallah-transformed-resistance-into-a-global-security-making-phenomenon-SCFR-secretary
Avenging Sayyed Nasrallah’s Blood Requires Achieving Palestine’s Victory
english. almanar. com. lb/2214390
Hezbollah: Tel Aviv Strike “Just the Beginning”
english. almanar. com. lb/2215160
Yemeni Armed Forces strike Israeli Targets in Eilat, Tel Aviv
english. almanar. com. lb/2214830
The Yemeni Armed Forces have declared the execution of two drone military operations targeting Tel Aviv (referred to as occupied Jaffa) and Eilat (Umm al-Rashrash). This announcement was made today, Tuesday, with confirmation that both operations successfully achieved their intended objectives.
WELL DONE!
Casualties as Israeli Enemy Strikes Ain Al-Hilwe Refugee Camp
english. almanar. com. lb/2214863
Massacre in UN-Run Gaza School: Many Dead and Wounded in Brutal Israeli Bombardment
english. almanar. com. lb /2214984
THE RESISTANCE STRIKES MILITARY OR SETTLER MILITIA TARGETS, THE ZIONISTS ALWAYS TARGET CIVILIANS…
19:47 Zionist media: More than 400 missiles were fired from Iran at ‘Israel’
english. almanar. com. lb/2214863
THAT’S PURE BULLSHIT, THERE WERE DOZENS OF THEM, NOT 400… but if they want 400 they can have it or course.
“Khaybar Operations”: Hezbollah Missiles Rain Tel Aviv
english. almanar. com. /2215028
Hezbollah regained the initiative on Tuesday following the Israeli attacks, with the Lebanese group launching “Khaybar Operation” in which it fired Fadi-4 missiles that targeted the suburb of Tel Aviv.
With the chant “At Your Service O Nasrallah”, Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fired barrages of Fadi-4 missiles at the Galilot Base belonging to the Military Intelligence Unit 8200 and the Mossad headquarters located in the suburb of Tel Aviv, Hezbollah’s Military Media announced in a statement.
It added that the missile strike was part of Khaybar operations, in support of Gaza and in response to the Israeli massacres in Lebanon.
‘Israel’ says started ‘limited’ incursion into Lebanon
english. almayadeen. net /news/politics/-israel–says-started–limited–incursion-into-lebanon
The operation, which had been failing for hours as Israeli forces faltered under Hezbollah’s fire, reportedly aims to”neutralize” the Resistance’s infrastructure and positions that pose a threat to “Israel” and its northern settlements.
Iran Fires Hundreds of Missiles at Occupied Territories
tehrantimes. com /news/504409/Iran-fires-missiles-at-Israel-in-retaliation-to-back-to-back
” Iran’s legal, rational, and legitimate response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime—which involved targeting Iranian nationals and interests and infringing upon the national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran—has been duly carried out. Should the Zionist regime…”
— I.R.IRAN Mission to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) October 1, 2024
Iran hits Israel’s Netzarim military facility and Tel Nof intelligence unit
tehrantimes. com /news/504423/Iran-hits-Israel-s-Netzarim-military-facility-and-Tel-Nof-intelligence
Iran’s attack on Israel in accordance with legitimate rights: Pezeshkian
tehrantimes. com /news/504425/Iran-s-attack-on-Israel-in-accordance-with-legitimate-rights
Europe’s weapons deals with Israel reward genocide
electronicintifada. net /blogs/david-cronin/europes-weapons-deals-israel-reward-genocide