AfD Excluded from School Political Panel, Complaint Dismissed

The Brandenburg Education Ministry upheld the decision to exclude AfD, citing compliance with balanced political representation.

A political discussion event at a school in Wittenberge did not include the AfD, prompting the party to file a complaint.
The Neuruppin School Authority dismissed the AfD's complaint, stating that the event met the requirements for balanced political viewpoints.
AfD's positions were represented by Martin Hampel, a CDU member and social worker, during the event.
The AfD is considering legal action, arguing that the exclusion violated the neutrality requirement shortly before state elections.
The Brandenburg Education Ministry sees no need to change current guidelines for political engagement in schools, as they are deemed effective.