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German Court Poised to Rule on Schröder’s Office Dispute

Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder awaits a final decision from the Bundesverwaltungsgericht on his claim to regain office facilities and staff, a case challenging the limits of customary law in German politics.

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Overview

  • The Bundesverwaltungsgericht in Leipzig is expected to deliver its ruling on Gerhard Schröder’s legal challenge over the suspension of his office resources on April 9, 2025.
  • Schröder has been suing the German government since 2022, arguing that former chancellors are entitled to office facilities and staff based on historical customary practices.
  • The Bundestag’s Haushaltsausschuss suspended Schröder’s office in May 2022, citing no ongoing obligations tied to his former role as chancellor.
  • A 2024 ruling by the Oberverwaltungsgericht determined that such provisions are a political custom, not a legal obligation, leaving the case unresolved until now.
  • Schröder, now 80 and undergoing treatment for burnout syndrome, continues to fight for the reinstatement of his office, with the court’s decision potentially redefining benefits for former chancellors in Germany.