AfD hails US ban on European leftwing groups as historians fear crackdown on anti-fascists

The German far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has expressed support for the US government's decision to classify a prominent German anti-fascist group and three other European networks as terrorist organizations. The AfD is urging Berlin and other European nations to follow suit and designate 'antifa' groups similarly. However, historians specializing in anti-fascism have raised concerns that this move could set a dangerous precedent, especially as far-right groups gain electoral strength across Europe, potentially leading to a broader crackdown on left-wing activism.