Overview

• The invitation was withdrawn on the mayor’s instruction due to concerns about right-wing protests, according to FAZ reporting cited by Die Zeit.
• The event was planned for October 2026 as part of a Hannah Arendt commemoration at the Uwe Johnson Literaturhaus in Klütz.
• House director Oliver Hintz publicized the decision in a press release and questioned curtailing an Arendt tribute over expected far-right reactions.
• Focus reported that Mayor Jürgen Mevius issued the order and told Lübecker Nachrichten the dispute would be handled internally.
• Focus also reported that a staff member opposed the appearance and escalated it to city officials, noting the AfD won nearly 40% of votes in Klütz in the last federal election.