AfD Moves to Expel Extremist Members Amid Arrests

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is initiating expulsion proceedings against members linked to an extremist militia. The move comes after a police operation resulted in the arrest of eight suspects connected to the Saxonian Separatists, a group advocating racist ideologies.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right political party currently polling second in national surveys, is taking steps to distance itself from extremist elements within its ranks. On Wednesday, party leaders will convene to discuss the expulsion of members linked to an extremist militia, as reported by the party.

In a recent statement, the party acknowledged the involvement of members "affected by the measures taken by the attorney general," underscoring a connection between these individuals and eight suspects who were detained on Tuesday during a significant police operation.

The crackdown targeted the Saxonian Separatists, a minor faction motivated by racist ideology and conspiracy theories, who have allegedly been preparing for armed conflict aiming at the collapse of modern Germany.

(With inputs from agencies.)