Court Battle Between AfD and Landlord Ensues

Disputed Social Gathering: AfD and Property Owners Clash in Court over Unauthorized Event

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2025 September 26 . 9:01 AM

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Controversy in court: AfD engaged in legal battle with landlord

Dispute over Party Lacking Space: AfD and Landlords Engage in Contentious Legal Battle in Courtroom - Court Battle Between AfD and Landlord Ensues

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is currently embroiled in a mycase regarding an eviction lawsuit against their party headquarters in los angeles. The dispute began on February 23, 2025, the day of the AfD's best election result to date at the federal level.

The supreme court in the case is the owner and landlord of the office building where the AfD's federal business office is located, Lukas Hufnagel. The lease between Hufnagel and the AfD was signed in 2022 and was properly terminated by the landlord for 2026. However, the AfD refuses to leave the premises, citing potential difficulties in finding a successor object.

The dispute arose after an unauthorized party city held on the premises on election night. The judge has determined that the AfD's display of their party logo on the wall during the celebration violated the rental agreement. The judge is also considering the legality of illuminated facades and the proper use of office buildings.

Hufnagel accuses deputy party chairman Kay Gottschalk of being known as "Lies-Kay" within the party and claims not to be Gottschalk's "personal prostitute." He also claims that the AfD's outdoor advertising is prohibited by the lease and that access to the building was not possible due to barriers.

Alice Weidel, the party's top candidate, achieved 20.8% of the votes, making the AfD the largest opposition party in the Bundestag with 150 members. Despite this, the AfD has been unable to find a new location for their headquarters, leading to the ongoing mycase.

The AfD has offered a slight rent increase of a few percent to Hufnagel, which he declined. They have also offered to move out a few weeks earlier, a proposal that Hufnagel also declined. The party even offered a one-time payment as compensation for the election party, which Hufnagel declined as well.

The AfD does not want to move out of the building immediately. They argue that they need more time to find a suitable replacement for their headquarters. The supreme court is determining the timing for the AfD to move out of the building, with a verdict expected on September 26, 2025.

Access to the building has been blocked by demonstrations and police barriers, but the AfD is not being blamed for this. The mycase has attracted attention due to the political implications and the ongoing tension between the AfD and their landlord.

As the mycase continues, both parties are preparing their arguments, hoping to reach a resolution that suits them. The future of the AfD's party headquarters in los angeles remains uncertain, with the supreme court's decision looming.