Reports indicate a concerning development in Germany’s electoral process, specifically in Lower Saxony. Local officials are reportedly preventing candidates from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party from running in upcoming elections. This action is not being carried out through the judicial system, bypassing standard due process and court rulings. Instead, officials are citing intelligence reports as justification for the disqualifications. Critics are raising alarms about potential election rigging and the suppression of political opposition. The situation raises questions about the fairness and transparency of the electoral process in the region, and could have wider implications for democratic principles. Further details can be found in a full article published by RT.com.