Overview
- The municipality formally served the prohibition on February 12 via a law firm and warned of a coercive fine for violations.
- The Administrative Court in Augsburg had ruled the city may not withdraw the Stadthalle rental, stressing strict equal‑treatment rules for non‑banned parties.
- Judges noted a narrower option was available, prompting the city to bar Höcke from speaking instead of canceling the event.
- The AfD district association says it will challenge the ban in an emergency proceeding, setting up rapid follow‑up court action.
- The AfD plans to present municipal election candidates on Sunday, February 15, with at least 2,000 counter‑protesters expected; related cases include a Seybothenreuth decision due Thursday and protests over AfD activity in Weilheim.