Schloss Proschwitz defends itself against appropriation by the AfD

Owners demand removal of the images from the network

"We expect an apology from the AfD for repeatedly violating the house rules on photography and filming on our property. We demand and expect that the photos taken illegally on our Proschwitz property as well as the misleading accompanying texts and moving images be removed from the internet and social media without delay," it said. Proschwitz is a place of enjoyment and culture, a cosmopolitan, internationally renowned winery with an international workforce. They will not allow it to be misused for party political purposes.

According to the owners, a Meissen city councillor had visited the publicly accessible park at Proschwitz Castle with an editor from the far-right magazine "Compact" and posted photos of it on Facebook and Instagram. The accompanying text gives the impression that the photos were taken with the knowledge and approval or even at the invitation of the castle owners. "It should be noted that we were not informed about this visit by the AfD city councillor and the 'Compact' editor. We would never have given permission for these photos either."