Following the AfD party gathering, more actions are expected against Judge Maier.

Extremist ideologies of the far right - Following the AfD party gathering, more actions are expected against Judge Maier.

Maier is said to have taken an active part in a group deemed a right-wing extremist organization by the BfV, promoting its objectives that clash with the constitutional framework outlined in the German Basic Law. During a meeting of the AfD party, he sought a higher rank, succeeded, and then made offensive remarks about the core principles of constitutional democracy.

Justice Minister Katja Müller (Greens) commented on the situation: "Those who oppose the constitution have received no advantages in the judiciary or in the civil service." Civil servants and judges working in Thüringen must hold a firm belief in the fundamentals of the Basic Law as it is the law of the land. "Even if you've retired, this rule still applies to you."

In March 2022, Maier was temporarily banned from any legal duties. The state courts determined his retirement to be acceptable according to a ruling in December 2022. This was confirmed in 2023 by a regional court while considering Maier's appeal regarding the suspension. It was assumed at the time that people would view Maier as no longer loyal to the Basic Law following this decision.

A continuous disciplinary process regarding Maier's conduct in the judiciary is underway, according to statement from the ministry. Extremist remarks, many of them racist in nature, were attributed to him over the years.

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1. Despite the temporary ban and confirmation of his retirement, concerns about Judge Jens Maier's loyalty to the Basic Law persist in light of his past affiliations with a right-wing extremist organization, as identified by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution in Germany.
2. Following the AfD party conference in Dresden, the Ministry of Justice in Saxony is expected to take further action against Judge Maier, given his promotion within the party and offensive remarks against constitutional democracy.
3. The State Office for the Protection of the Constitution in Germany has monitored the increasing threat of right-wing extremism within political parties, such as the AfD, and continues to closely observe the party's activities and statements to ensure they adhere to the German Basic Law.
4. Judge Maier's personal details, including his involvement in right-wing extremist groups and offensive remarks made at the AfD party gathering, have been made public and are subject to ongoing disciplinary proceedings by the Ministry of Justice.
5. The German Ministry of Justice, under Justice Minister Katja Müller, has emphasized that civil servants and judges must hold a strong belief in the principles of the Basic Law, even after retirement, to maintain the integrity of the justice system and uphold the rule of law.
6. The public scrutiny and disciplinary actions against right-wing extremist elements within political parties, including the AfD, highlight the importance of upholding the constitutional principles outlined in the German Basic Law, ensuring justice and maintaining the democratic framework of the country.

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