German lawyers demand ban on AfD party

More than a thousand German lawyers and legal scholars have signed an open letter demanding a ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The letter, reported in early August 2026, argues that the party must be combated through legal means. The signatories call on German authorities to initiate proceedings to have the AfD declared unconstitutional. This move comes amid ongoing debates in Germany about how to deal with the party's rise.