German federal states are amending their constitutions and regulations concerning courts and public broadcasters, citing the need to protect these institutions from extremist influence. The move comes ahead of three regional elections this autumn, where the nationalist and xenophobic Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is predicted to perform strongly in at least two. Officials state the changes aim to bolster the resilience of the democratic system against potential subversion. The amendments seek to reinforce the independence and operational capacity of judicial bodies and public media outlets. The AfD party has criticized the proposed changes, alleging they are politically motivated. These reforms represent a proactive effort to safeguard core democratic structures amid rising extremist sentiment.