The ban on advertising for the German Armed Forces in Zwickau is illegal according to the municipal supervisory authority. The city council's decision violates applicable law, the district office announced. The city council had exceeded its powers. The legal supervisory authority thus followed the position of Mayor Constance Arndt (Citizens for Zwickau). She had lodged an appeal against the decision for the second time.
Landratsamt: Decision violates the principle of equality
"The Bundeswehr is an institution anchored in the Basic Law," was the reason given. It is not only a public service employer, but also fulfills constitutionally defined tasks. Its spectrum ranges from foreign missions and training young people to providing assistance in the event of a disaster. "There is no constitutionally viable basis for discriminating against the Bundeswehr compared to other employers in terms of advertising space or events." In addition, the decision violates the principle of equality under Article 3 of the Basic Law, according to the district administration office.
