A German court has upheld the classification of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a suspected extremist organization. This ruling allows Germany's domestic intelligence agency, BfV, to continue monitoring and investigating the party and its members. The court's decision, made on Monday, is a significant setback for the AfD, which had sought to overturn its designation as a potential threat to democracy. The ruling by the higher administrative court means that the intelligence services can subject the party to increased surveillance, including wiretapping.