Bavarian court permits state spy agency to monitor AfD

Germany's Bavarian Constitutional Court issued a ruling on surveillance. The decision allows the state intelligence service to monitor the AfD party. The ruling was reported by DW.com. The court said the measure is justified under security concerns. Critics argue it may infringe on political freedoms. The AfD has previously been under investigation for extremist ties. The decision could set a precedent for monitoring other parties. Legal experts will assess the impact on privacy rights.