A dispute between the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and its former landlord regarding a termination of lease has failed to reach a resolution. A mediation hearing held at the Berlin Regional Court on Friday concluded without an agreement. The court is now scheduled to deliver its decision on September 26th regarding the eviction lawsuit filed by the landlord against the party’s central office.
During the hearing, the AfD stated its intention to challenge the appropriateness of the termination, expressing confidence in its position. Kay Gottschalk, deputy federal spokesman for the AfD, commented on the landlord’s representative, expressing regret that he “continued his publicly escalating path of emotional and unsubstantiated accusations” during the mediation proceedings.
The landlord alleges breaches of the lease agreement by the AfD, specifically citing an unauthorized celebration event where a logo was projected onto the building. Beyond the immediate eviction lawsuit being contested in court, the landlord has also served a standard notice to terminate the commercial lease for 2026, meaning the AfD will ultimately be required to vacate the premises.
In anticipation of the eventual relocation, the party has reportedly secured a new property – in a more advantageous location. Carsten Hütter, the AfD’s federal treasurer, stated that the new property’s improved accessibility in the political heart of Berlin reflects the party’s standing as a significant opposition force and represents a progression toward “assuming governmental responsibility”. He added that the relocation, slated for next year, will “significantly enhance the party’s internal infrastructure”.
