Berlinale disinvites AfD politicians from the opening gala. At a time when right-wing extremists are entering parliament, the Berlinale now wants to take a clear position.
The AfD and many of its members have views that deeply contradict the basic values of democracy, the festival says in a statement. The invitations caused a lot of criticism. Several people had called for invitations to the AfD to be withdrawn. The festival says it is important to take an unambiguous stand for an open democracy.