Germany's AfD votes to replace youth wing amid extremist classification

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has voted to replace its youth organization, the Junge Alternative (JA), which is classified as right-wing extremist. The decision was made at a party conference, where a motion passed with a two-thirds majority. The new youth group will require members over 18 to also join the AfD, aiming to strengthen ties between the two. This change follows scandals surrounding the JA and ongoing legal battles against its classification by intelligence services. The AfD's leadership hopes the reform will enhance control over the youth group and protect it from potential bans. The proposed name for the new organization is "Patriotic Youth," but it has not yet been confirmed.