How to Kill an Idea: An American’s Observations on the NPD Party-Ban Proceedings

oleh: Russell A. Miller

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Max Steinbeis Verfassungsblog GmbH

Deskripsi

<p>Next Tuesday, the German Federal Constitutional Court will announce its decision on the federal states’ application seeking to ban the National Democratic Party of Germany (NPD). In times of a far-right surge all over Europe, the procedure offers ample opportunity to reflect on a constitutional democracy&#8217;s right to take repressive measures against odious ideas. </p>