The General Association of German Police (GdP) has publicly expressed its concern over the statements made by leading Alternative for Germany (AfD) politicians and the threats made by Thuringia’s AfD leader Björn Höcke against the Federal Intelligence Service (Verfassungsschutz). GdP Chief Jochen Kopelke told the “Rheinische Post” on Monday that the association strongly condemns the attempts to intimidate and mobilize against the institution. He added that the work of the Verfassungsschutz is “essential for the safety and stability of our country.” Kopelke also stated that the statements made by Höcke are “revolting” from the association’s perspective. Höcke had previously stated that the Verfassungsschützer should find new employment, saying, “at the end of the day, it will always be said: hanged together – hung together.”
Kopelke also emphasized that the assessment of extremism is not a random invention of the Verfassungsschutz and that the work of the agency is not influenced by politics but is based on the rule of law. He added that the AfD is aware of this, as they call for a stronger intervention against left-wing extremism and Islamic terrorism. The GdP’s public stance on this issue demonstrates their concern for the safety and stability of the country and their opposition to any attempts to intimidate or undermine the Verfassungsschutz. The association is calling for a fair and unbiased assessment of extremist threats and a commitment to the rule of law in the work of the Verfassungsschutz. The GdP’s call for a fair and unbiased assessment of extremist threats and a commitment to the rule of law in the work of the Verfassungsschutz highlights the importance of this issue in Germany and the need for a strong and independent intelligence service to protect the country’s safety and stability.