Commission's Obligation Failure Under Article 85 (3) of the Treaty, Already Decided by the Court of Justice

Landlord-AfD Eviction Dispute Intensifies: Legal Action Taken - Commission's Obligation Failure Under Article 85 (3) of the Treaty, Already Decided by the Court of Justice

The rental dispute between the Alternative for Germany (AfD) federal office and landlord Lukas Hufnagl in Berlin-Reinickendorf is heading towards a court decision, with Judge Burkhard Niebisch set to announce his ruling on September 26.

The lease for the AfD federal business office runs until 2027, but the dispute over its termination has been ongoing. A conciliation hearing at the Regional Court of Berlin failed to reach an agreement, and the property company has since filed an eviction lawsuit against the AfD.

The background of the dispute stems from an election party held by the AfD in the inner courtyard of the office building, which allegedly violated the contract. The AfD, however, rejects the accusations, stating that the dispute is economically motivated and politically charged.

Malte Monjé, the plaintiff's lawyer, argues that the trust relationship has been severely damaged, while Lukas Hufnagl, from the landlord's side, does not take the settlement proposals seriously. The party's deputy federal spokesman and member of the Bundestag, Kay Gottschalk, echoes this sentiment, stating that the dispute is politically charged.

Heated arguments occurred between the Austrian investor and the representatives of the AfD in court. The AfD, after failing to find other rooms, used the courtyard for the election party against the agreement. The property company does not wish to tolerate the AfD as a tenant any longer.

In a recent development, the judge's initial assessment suggests that the AfD may have violated the contract. However, the court has not yet made a final decision on the eviction lawsuit, and a decision will not be made this Friday. The AfD has offered mediation to compromise, but it remains to be seen whether this will be accepted by the landlord.

The outcome of this court case could have significant implications for the AfD's presence in Berlin-Reinickendorf and potentially elsewhere. The court's decision is eagerly awaited by both parties and the wider political community.