More than a thousand lawyers, including attorneys, judges, and experts from administration and business, have signed a petition calling for the initiation of a ban procedure against the Alternative for Germany (AfD). These professionals warn of a 'serious damage' to democracy in Germany if the AfD continues to operate unchecked. The signatories view the political positions of the AfD as a serious threat to democratic values and societal stability. The demand for a ban procedure represents a significant step in the political debate in Germany and could have far-reaching consequences for the future of the AfD and German politics as a whole.