The Kremlin said on Monday that Germany's decision to classify the Alternative for Germany party as an "extremist" entity is a restrictive measure against European non-mainstream forces.

Germany has classified the AfD as a confirmed extremist party, triggering legal reviews, political fallout, and international criticism. Here’s what the move means for democracy and how global players are responding.

The far-right party was responding after Germany's  BfV intelligence agency on Friday designated the party as a 'confirmed' extremist group.