Hannover Court Dismisses AfD's Lawsuits Against Mayor and City Officials

The court ruled that while the city's actions were not entirely proper in one instance, the AfD's legal challenges were ultimately unfounded.

The Administrative Court of Hannover rejected two lawsuits filed by the AfD against Mayor Belit Onay and city officials over alleged improper conduct.
One case involved criticism by a senior city official of the AfD's stance on deportations, which the court found did not constitute unprofessional or defamatory behavior.
In another case, city officials, including Mayor Onay, left the council chamber during an AfD leader's speech, which the court deemed a breach of procedural decorum.
The court noted that the AfD could have addressed the officials' absence through immediate procedural measures but failed to do so.
The AfD retains the option to appeal the court's decisions, which found no substantial violations warranting their claims.