as additional context regarding the topic: "The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has been officially classified as a far-right extremist party by Germany's domest

as additional context regarding the topic: "The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has been officially classified as a far-right extremist party by Germany's domestic intelligence agency, the Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz (BfV)." "This classification is based on several factors: Xenophobic Rhetoric: The AfD has consistently used language that disparages immigrants and minority groups. Islamophobic Statements: The party has made numerous claims that portray Islam and Muslims as threats to German society. Connections to Far-Right Movements: The AfD has been linked to various extremist groups and ideologies, raising concerns about its influence on democratic values." - Björn Höcke Used a banned Nazi slogan and criticized Germany's Holocaust memorial. - Alexander Gauland Trivialized Nazi crimes by comparing them to "bird poop" in history. - Maximilian Krah Suggested that SS members were not automatically criminals that doesn't directly explain why they won but for sure explains for which reason people voted them.