Overview
- Nius has applied for an interim injunction at the Schleswig-Holstein Administrative Court over Daniel Günther’s Markus Lanz statements labeling the portal “completely without facts” and a “enemy of democracy.”
- In a response reported by WELT, the State Chancellery’s lawyer contends Günther spoke in a private or partisan capacity, making public-law claims against the state inadmissible and shifting any dispute to civil courts.
- The filing asserts Günther’s on-air remark identifying himself as Ministerpräsident pertained to earlier foreign-policy discussion, not to his later media criticism.
- Nius lawyer Joachim Steinhöfel rejects that position, citing use of a state service car and LKA protection for the trip and arguing the state is evading accountability.
- Steinhöfel has additionally sent a personal cease-and-desist to Günther and signaled possible civil claims; the court has not ruled, and reports that Christian Schertz advises the state remain unconfirmed.