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AfD's Complaint Against School Rejected

The AfD's complaint against a school principal for excluding them from a political discussion event was rejected by the Brandenburg Ministry of Education.

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Dennis HohlochMartin HampelAndreas GiskeSteffen Freiberg

What is the AfD's main argument against the school's actions?: The AfD argues that the school violated neutrality principles by excluding them from the event, which took place shortly before the state election. The party plans to challenge the decision in court, claiming a lack of political balance in the discussions.
What prompted the AfD to file a complaint against the school principal?: The AfD, a German political party, filed a complaint against a school principal in Wittenberge for organizing a political discussion event without their participation. The complaint was rejected by the Brandenburg Ministry of Education, which found that the event sufficiently represented various political viewpoints.
How did the Brandenburg Ministry of Education respond to the AfD's complaint?: The Brandenburg Ministry of Education supports the school's approach and sees no need to change existing regulations on involving politicians in school events. They believe the current guidelines have proven effective and fair.
What role did Martin Hampel play in the event, and what is significant about his role?: A social worker, Martin Hampel, who is a member of the CDU, presented the AfD's positions at the event. This fact was only revealed after the event. The school principal, Andreas Giske, also a CDU member, defended the event's organization on the school's website.
What action does the AfD plan to take next and what is the ministry's response to their proposed changes in regulations?: The AfD's landtag faction aims to amend Brandenburg's regulations on political participation in schools, seeking to ensure the inclusion of all parties, including themselves. The Ministry of Education, however, maintains that the current system is satisfactory.

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