German Court Sentences Neo-Nazi Group Members; AfD Faces Legal and Electoral Challenges

In early August 2026, a German court handed jail sentences to young members of the neo-Nazi group 'Last Wave of Defense', while the far-right AfD party faced multiple setbacks. In Sachsen-Anhalt, AfD politician Sichert was excluded from a district administrator election and filed an emergency appeal. Meanwhile, discussions continued about whether the EU might ban the AfD, and how tactical voting could affect the party's prospects in the region.