Overview
- The Trier-based Aufsichts- und Dienstleistungsdirektion rejected Paul's appeal, confirming the Ludwigshafen election committee’s decision as lawful.
- The authority said evidence showed elements of his worldview were incompatible with fundamental values of the Basic Law.
- A lawsuit at the administrative court remains possible against the ADD decision.
- Paul had already failed in several court challenges seeking to reverse his exclusion.
- The October result stands, and CDU winner Klaus Blettner is scheduled to take office on January 1, 2026.