A Berlin regional court has ruled against a landlord’s attempt to evict the offices of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, rejecting a summary eviction order as unjustified. The decision, delivered Friday, addresses a dispute over the lease of the party’s federal headquarters.
While the court dismissed the landlord’s attempt at immediate eviction, the AfD will still be required to vacate the premises next year. This is due to a standard lease termination notice previously served by the landlord, which remains in effect.
Kay Gottschalk, deputy leader of the AfD, commented on the verdict, stating that the proceedings underscored the importance of protecting legal resources and preventing their misuse in political conflicts. He emphasized that political debate should be conducted within parliamentary forums, rather than through legal challenges.
Looking ahead, the AfD intends to secure a new property next year, with the noteworthy ambition of acquiring the building outright. Carsten Hütter, the party’s federal treasurer, asserted that this acquisition will provide the party’s headquarters with a superior geographical and structural positioning compared to its current location.