Hundreds of Apartments Are Being Evicted by Force - Bailiff killed in Bexbach as Germany’s eviction tensions turn deadly
A bailiff was killed in Bexbach, Saarland, during a forced eviction in late November 2025. The incident follows years of rising tensions around evictions in Germany, with Thuringia also reporting increased hostility towards enforcement officers. Verbal abuse and violent confrontations have become more frequent in recent times.
The fatal attack in Bexbach took place in a multi-family house apartment. It marks one of the most extreme cases of violence against bailiffs in recent years.
The killing in Bexbach highlights the dangers bailiffs face during evictions. Thuringia’s data shows a steady number of forced removals, with hundreds affected yearly. Authorities now face growing concerns over safety as tensions continue to rise.
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