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The Homeland, formerly known as the National Democratic Party of Germany (NPD), is a far-right minor party in Germany. Founded in 1964, it renamed itself to The Homeland in June 2023. The party is classified as extremist by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and aims for a fundamental system change. In January 2024, the Federal Constitutional Court decided to exclude The Homeland from state party funding for six years due to its intention to undermine the free democratic basic order.

History and Development of the Party

The party was founded in 1964 as the National Democratic Party of Germany (NPD) and saw itself as the successor to the German Reich Party. In the 1960s, it achieved some successes at the state level but consistently failed to enter the Bundestag. In June 2023, the NPD renamed itself to The Homeland in order to convey a more modern image.

Ideology and Political Orientation

The Homeland is classified as a far-right party by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. It agitates against the democratic constitutional state and openly seeks a fundamental system change. Its positions include nationalist and xenophobic content, and it calls for, among other things, Germany's exit from the European Union.

Current Developments and Controversies

In January 2024, the Federal Constitutional Court decided to exclude The Homeland from state party funding for six years because the party is aimed at undermining or abolishing the free democratic basic order. Additionally, there have been collaborations between The Homeland and the AfD in some local parliaments, which triggered internal party controversies.

Election Results

Historical Election Results in the Bundestag


FAQ

Is Die Heimat left-wing or right-wing?

Die Heimat is a party with far-right positions.

What does Heimat stand for?

Heimat is the abbreviation for Die Heimat (ehemals NPD).