Germany’s Bavarian state court has upheld a ruling permitting the continued surveillance of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party by the state’s domestic intelligence agency. The decision allows authorities to monitor the party, currently the most popular in national polls, due to suspected extremist tendencies. Bavaria’s intelligence agency initiated the surveillance, arguing the AfD exhibits characteristics of a right-wing extremist organization. The court’s ruling confirms the legality of these ongoing monitoring activities. Critics argue the surveillance is politically motivated and infringes on the party’s rights, while supporters maintain it is necessary to protect Germany’s democratic order. The AfD has consistently denounced the surveillance as an attempt to delegitimize the party. This ruling is likely to fuel further debate surrounding political surveillance and freedom of expression in Germany.