Schools in Saxony-Anhalt are facing a difficult situation regarding the teaching of the AfD, a democratically elected party with constitutionally questionable aims. Educators are struggling to address the party neutrally, particularly in light of the case of teacher Max Heckel. The situation evokes comparisons to the conditions present in East Germany (GDR), where teachers were pressured to uphold a specific political ideology. The core of the issue is how to discuss a party that, while legally recognized, is accused of anti-constitutional behavior. This poses a challenge to the principle of political neutrality within the education system. The Heckel case highlights the complexities and anxieties teachers face when navigating this sensitive topic. The debate centers on whether neutrality can be maintained when dealing with potentially extremist viewpoints.