In the past CDU/CSU never managed to combat far-right views, just like any other conservative party/movement never managed to catch and mitigate far-right positions.

Berlin is […] considering sanctions.

Oh wow, I’ll call my boss to tell him I’m considering coming to work today.

Ah, the crème-de-la-crème of democracy and human rights…

They have been “relevant enough” for a very long time now.

I’m really worried that the Verfassungsschutz talks and talks about the dangers the AfD poses, but they seemingly won’t actually do anything and I suspect by now it’s too late to prohibit them.