Nürnberg Ordered to Leave Anti-Extremism Alliance After AfD Legal Victory

A Bavarian court ruled that the city's membership in the alliance violates political neutrality laws.

The Bavarian Administrative Court decided that Nürnberg must exit the 'Allianz gegen Rechtsextremismus' due to its public stance against the AfD.
The court found that the city violated its legal obligation to maintain political neutrality by associating with a group critical of a legal political party.
The decision is not yet final, and Nürnberg has the option to appeal to the Federal Administrative Court.
The alliance, which includes 165 municipalities and 322 organizations, is concerned about the ruling's implications for other members.
An alternative solution suggested by the court could allow Nürnberg to remain in the alliance if it refrains from specifically targeting the AfD in the future.