A new legal assessment suggests a potential ban of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has increased chances of success before the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe. Members of the German Parliament (Bundestag) are now publicly calling for the formal initiation of proceedings to outlaw the party, as reported by DER SPIEGEL. The assessment reportedly strengthens the argument that the AfD’s ideology and actions violate the German constitution. Supporters of a ban believe the party poses a threat to democratic principles. The AfD has faced scrutiny and controversy over its nationalist and anti-immigrant stances. The call for a ban follows years of debate regarding the party’s constitutionality and potential extremism. A final decision rests with the Federal Constitutional Court.