Decision on AfD Complaint Regarding Legal Education Expected - Thuringia’s AfD challenges extremist ban in legal training court battle
Thuringia’s AfD parliamentary group has taken legal action against state rules blocking extremists from legal training. The case now rests with the Thuringian Constitutional Court, where a final decision is expected soon. Court President Dr Klaus-Dieter von der Weiden has described the proceedings as particularly complex.
The lawsuit challenges a regulation that bars applicants from judicial preparatory service if they actively oppose Germany’s free democratic basic order. The AfD argues that this rule violates the constitutional right to freedom of occupation. Oral arguments have already taken place, with the court’s president highlighting the intricate legal questions involved.
The verdict will determine whether the state’s exclusion policy stands or must be revised. Legal experts note that the outcome could set a precedent for similar cases across Germany. The court’s ruling is anticipated in the coming weeks.
A decision in this case will clarify whether Thuringia can continue excluding extremists from legal training. The ruling may also influence how other states apply similar restrictions. The Constitutional Court’s judgment will bring legal certainty to a contentious issue.
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