German CDU's Wüst calls for review of AfD ban proceedings

North Rhine-Westphalia premier Hendrik Wüst (CDU) has publicly called for a review of whether to pursue a ban of the far-right AfD, citing constitutional court mechanisms. This marks a notable shift in mainstream conservative rhetoric toward the AfD, though it remains a political statement rather than a formal action. The development signals potential escalation in Germany's political debate over the AfD's status ahead of federal elections.