Normalization of the AfD: Jens Spahn makes a bit of a fool of himself on Markus Lanz

"I therefore consider the decision to be obviously unconstitutional."— Sophie Schönberger, Professor of Public Law at Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf, regarding the expulsion of Marcel Bauer from the Bundestag.

"The party prohibition in our constitution is a consequence of the terrible experiences with the NSDAP, which organized the Shoah and led this country to absolute downfall."— Konstantin von Notz explains the necessity of a party ban in the Bundestag.

"I would ask you to do so because this is customary in the house."— Bundestag President Julia Klöckner addresses Marcel Bauer directly and refers to the house rules.

"Illegal immigration to Germany and into the German social systems must be reduced to zero."— Alice Weidel, during her speech in the Bundestag regarding migration.

"I have always internally resisted the idea of initiating prohibition proceedings from the center of the Bundestag."— Friedrich Merz expresses skepticism about the AfD prohibition proceedings in 'Zeit'.

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) classified the AfD on May 2, 2025, as a 'secure right-wing extremist endeavor.'— This statement comes from a press release by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and relates to the classification of the AfD as right-wing extremist.

As long as this womanly scheming is up there, I won't vote for the CDU anymore!— Wolfgang Grupp expresses his voting decision and views on women's roles in politics during the ARD show with Sandra Maischberger.

He is a "chancellor of second choice" and a "chancellor of the left," Weidel says directed at Merz. "Because you have cleared your election promises with the help of the Greens and the Left."— Alice Weidel, leader of the AfD, during her speech in the Bundestag where she criticizes Chancellor Merz.

"The AfD is the party of right-wing extremism; it poses a danger to our liberal democracy."— Karin Prien, deputy chair of the CDU, in an interview with ARD.

"Art is not an NGO with an orchestra"— Wolfram Weimer stated this during his appearance in Parliament to emphasize the role of art in society.

"Dierkes is suspected of misusing his mandate to fight against the liberal democratic basic order."— This was stated by the Bavarian Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann in the Landtag.

Whoever states 'the truth' on the internet with such a large audience can also show their face.— Jan Böhmermann comments on the criticism of outing the right-wing blogger, emphasizing the responsibility that comes with public expression.

"These people from violent societies"— Alice Weidel, co-chair of the AfD, about migrants – 'categorically derogatory', as determined by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

"All proceedings against me must be terminated, as the indemnity protection applies to every member of parliament at all times."— Björn Höcke, leader of the AfD in Thuringia, at a press conference in Berlin regarding the legal proceedings against him.