Thuringia parliament to hold AfD ban hearing with celebrity witnesses

The Thuringian state parliament will hold a hearing on a proposed ban of the far-right AfD party, featuring experts and prominent figures such as comedian Hape Kerkeling and former domestic intelligence chief Hans-Georg Maaßen. The debate reflects ongoing political efforts to curb the AfD's influence, though the outcome and legal viability remain uncertain. This is a domestic political development with potential implications for German federal politics.