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Hessian justice ministry reviews judges' AfD ban petition signing

Original: Die Mindsetter Das unionsgeführte hessische Justizministerium wies eine Überprüfung an, ob die Unterzeichnung eines Aufr

The Hessian justice ministry, led by the Christian Democrats, has ordered a review into whether judges and prosecutors who signed a call to initiate proceedings to ban the AfD could face disciplinary measures. The move has drawn attention to the tension between freedom of expression for civil servants and the duty of neutrality, with critics accusing the ministry of intimidating judicial staff.

Why now: Debate over whether pro-ban activism by judges and prosecutors breaches their duty of political neutrality.

Hessian Ministry of JusticeAfDChristian Democratic UnionHesse

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