Far-right German Politician Stands Trial for Nazi Slogan Use

Björn Höcke, a prominent figure in the far-right Alternative for Germany party, has gone on trial for allegedly using a Nazi slogan, "Everything for Germany!" Prosecutors claim he was aware of the phrase's Nazi origin. Höcke, who is running to become the governor of Thuringia, faces charges of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations, which can carry a prison sentence of up to three years. He has denied knowledge of the slogan's Nazi connotations. Höcke's influence in AfD has led to the party's radicalization, and his regional branch is under official surveillance as a "proven right-wing extremist" group.