The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) faces challenges as a court classifies its Saxony branch as a right-wing extremist organization, limiting its appeal options. This ruling coincides with the upcoming Bundestag elections and discussions about a potential nationwide ban on the party. Experts express differing views on the implications of a ban, with some cautioning against creating martyrs and others emphasizing the need for a political signal against anti-democratic tendencies. The AfD is seen as attempting to realign the German right by targeting the CDU as its main opponent.