The trial of AfD chairman Björn Höcke has begun, focusing on his use of a banned slogan from the SA, 'Alles für Deutschland'.

Prosecutors allege Höcke intentionally used the slogan during a campaign speech in Saxony-Anhalt.

Höcke's defense claims the trial is politically motivated and has sought to delay proceedings, including a request for digital recording.

The judge considers Höcke's TV appearance, where he downplayed the slogan's significance, as potentially relevant to the case.

Further examination is expected on a separate incident involving Höcke's prompting of the banned slogan through a hand gesture.

The trial's outcome could jeopardize Höcke's candidacy in the upcoming state election and the AfD's leading position in Thuringia polls.

Höcke also faces a separate charge from 2023 in Gera, adding to the controversies surrounding him and the AfD party.