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Berlin Court to Hear Landlord’s Eviction Bid Against AfD Headquarters on Friday

The case centers on alleged election-night lease breaches, with a parallel complaint over pressure in failed purchase talks.

Overview

  • Landgericht Berlin II will hold an oral hearing Friday on whether the landlord’s termination of the AfD’s lease in Wittenau warrants eviction.
  • Lukas Hufnagl cites two contract violations tied to the February 23 celebration, alleging unauthorized grilling in the courtyard and blue lighting with logo projected onto the façade, documented by photos.
  • AfD representatives previously acknowledged shortcomings and offered remediation, while party sources express confidence about keeping the offices or reaching a settlement.
  • Separately, Hufnagl filed a criminal complaint alleging attempted extortion by AfD officials Carsten Hütter and Hans-Holger Malcomeß after sale talks collapsed, a matter expected to surface in the civil case.
  • The party is intensifying efforts to buy a new base near the Reichstag, targeting roughly 2,000 square meters, with deputy leader Kay Gottschalk tasked to secure a property for a planned move by October 2026.