Court dismisses lawsuit: Festival Jamel rocks the forester before the end?

Court dismisses lawsuit: Festival Jamel rocks the forester before the end?

The “Jamel rocks the Förster” festival is once again at the center of the legal disputes. The Schwerin Administrative Court recently rejected the organizers' lawsuit against threatening requirements from the assembly authority. This ruling could have far-reaching consequences for the event, which is scheduled to take place on August 22nd and 23rd. The plaintiffs, consisting of the Lohmeyer couple, IG Metall and DGB Nord, wanted to prevent a possible alcohol ban from being enacted after the festival was registered as a political meeting. [Ostsee Zeitung]. inadmissible because no specific requirements have yet been issued by the assembly authority.

What is behind this conflict? The Gägelow municipality's bold plans to no longer offer the use of its areas for the festival free of charge have caused a stir. Instead, a rental fee of around 7,800 euros will be due, which will place a considerable burden on the organizers. This led them to take legal action to enforce their concerns. According to the court, however, it is still unclear whether the organizers are entitled to free use of the community area, which could possibly be clarified in further proceedings. In addition, it appears that the festival could fall under the protection of freedom of assembly according to Article 8 of the Basic Law, which further complicates the legal situation. [LTO].

Community and organizer in conflict

The “Jamel rocks the Förster” festival has been around since 2007 and was founded by Horst and Birgit Lohmeyer. They campaign tirelessly against the takeover of their home village of Jamel by neo-Nazis and actively promote democracy and tolerance in their region, where just 5 percent of the population are non-avowed Nazis. Around 3,000 tickets will be sold for this important event at a price of 70 euros each. The income not only covers the costs of the event, but also helps to finance the lease and legal and court costs, which amount to around 3,000 euros. According to a report, the association “Together for Peace and Solidarity” has collected an impressive 76,000 euros in donations via the betterplace.org platform to raise the necessary funds.

The disputes surrounding this festival raise questions about freedom of assembly. In accordance with the legal provisions, which are dealt with in Jura Magazin, among others, it is important to observe the scope of protection that includes every German. This freedom protects the right to assemble without disruption, while at the same time maintaining certain restrictions that may apply to such events. The court's ruling could not only have a decisive influence on the fate of the festival, but also spark an important debate about the protection of gatherings and their legal framework.

It remains to be seen whether the organizers will take legal action again in light of current developments. So far, the Lohmeyers have remained silent while the municipality and district continue to examine the legal framework. One thing is clear: the situation surrounding “Jamel rocks the forester” remains exciting, and the upcoming event could become the scene of not only musical but also political disputes.