The German branch of the writers’ association PEN does not want any members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in its ranks and has passed a resolution to that effect. The resolution prohibiting simultaneous membership of the party and the writers’ association was passed unanimously at a general meeting in the northern port city of Hamburg on Friday, the organization officially known as PEN Centre Germany announced on Saturday. German PEN Secretary General Michael Landgraf explained: “With this resolution, the members of the PEN Centre unanimously underline their commitment to the …