How hard is it to start a party in Germany? Literally anyone in the US can decide they're running for office independently or form their own party - the only hu

How hard is it to start a party in Germany? Literally anyone in the US can decide they're running for office independently or form their own party - the only hurdle is getting on the ballot, which usually takes a certain number of signatures, and which becomes a lot easier if you can spam the airwaves beforehand.