Overview

• The Göttingen administrative court confirmed a judicial settlement in the dispute over former president Metin Tolan’s dismissal.
• The agreement defers Tolan’s official termination to September 30 and grants him a one-time, five-figure severance payment.
• Parties agreed to keep the terms confidential and the court is assessing the legality of the secrecy clause.
• Interim president Axel Schölmerich, appointed March 1, will continue leading the university and prepare the upcoming presidential election.
• The settlement follows the Göttingen senate’s 2024 vote of no confidence after the university failed the federal Excellence Initiative.