Conflict regarding Schröder's past office: potential retrial

Court of High Administration - Conflict regarding Schröder's past office: potential retrial

The conflict over the past office of former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder (SPD) in the Bundestag is continuing with a new court hearing. Starting at 10:00 am, the Oberverwaltungsgericht (OVG) Berlin-Brandenburg will deal with the case orally. Schroeder (80) wants to use the courts to force the Bundestag to continue paying him an office equipped with rooms and staff. The first court judgment had gone against him in May 2023.

In the spring of 2022, the coalition government comprising SPD, Greens, and FDP established regulations for the payment of offices for former federal chancellors. This now depends on whether the former politicians are actually still fulfilling tasks associated with their previous office, such as taking on patronages and giving speeches. There have been repeated harsh criticisms of Schroeder for his ties to Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In May 2022, the Budget Committee of the Bundestag voted to cease financing Schroeder's office. Schroeder served as Chancellor of Germany from 1998 to 2005 and as Chairman of the SPD from 1999 to 2004.

Notice from VG Berlin from 4.5.23

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1. Despite the regulatory changes implemented by the coalition government in Lower Saxony, which includes the SPD, Greens, and FDP, former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is still seeking court intervention to maintain his office and associated benefits in Berlin.
2. Born and raised in Hanover, Gerhard Schröder served as both Chancellor of Germany and Chairman of the SPD, holding these positions from 1998 to 2005 and 1999 to 2004, respectively.
3. The controversy surrounding Schröder's ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia has led to negative sentiments, resulting in the Bundestag Budget Committee deciding to cease office funding for him in May 2022.
4. Schröder's ongoing legal battle in the OVG Berlin-Brandenburg highlights the complexities surrounding processes related to former chancellors' offices and the rights of people in high political positions in Germany.

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