A Berlin court has ruled in favor of Patricia Schlesinger, the former director of Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB), ordering the broadcaster to pay her a monthly “retirement allowance” of approximately €18,400. The ruling, issued Wednesday, pertains to payment for a single month and follows a civil lawsuit initiated by Schlesinger. The court’s decision leaves open the question of how potential future claims related to the allowance will be handled.
Schlesinger was removed from her position and subsequently terminated by the administrative board in August 2022, prompting her legal action seeking the allowance. RBB responded with a counter-claim.
The case arises from a period of intense scrutiny directed at Schlesinger in 2022. Allegations included a costly renovation of her office, accusations of favoritism and suspected inaccuracies in expense reporting. Investigations related to the broader RBB situation are ongoing, with the public prosecutor’s office continuing its inquiries.
