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Right-wing extremist is allowed to start his traineeship in Saxony – OVG decides!
Saxony must grant a former right-wing extremist admission to his legal traineeship, despite concerns about his constitutionality.
Right-wing extremist is allowed to start his traineeship in Saxony – OVG decides!
In a sensational decision, the Bautzen Higher Administrative Court has asked the Free State of Saxony to temporarily accept a former right-wing extremist activist into the legal preparatory service. The decision is dated November 6, 2025 and followed a dispute lasting several years over the applicant's admission. The court ruled that the man could not be excluded from the legal traineeship despite his previous political activities, as the relevant conditions for rejection were missing. Loud Beck This is a serious interference with the applicant's basic rights to freedom of training and career choice.
The jurisprudence of the Saxon Constitutional Court has made it clear that rejection of admission to the preparatory service is only possible if the applicant fights the free-democratic basic order in a criminal manner. Political activities below this threshold are not sufficient to prevent approval. The Dresden Higher Regional Court was unable to maintain the man's admission in June 2025 because doubts were expressed about his loyalty to the constitution, as was also stated in the decision of October 23, 2025. It is emphasized that former members of the right-wing extremist scene must demonstrate a period of good behavior, which was not considered sufficient in this case.
The case and the legal requirements
The applicant passed the first legal examination in April 2024 and applied for a trainee position in Saxony in February 2025. Although the OVG Bautzen is bound by the decision of the Saxon Constitutional Court, it expressed concerns about its constitutional interpretation. In addition, the Federal Administrative Court made it clear on October 10, 2024 that the OVG Bautzen's concerns are entirely justified. The decision could have far-reaching consequences for the discussion about the influence of extremist views within the education system.
Another point of attention is the concept of “aesthetic”, which is particularly widespread on social media. The term, which represents a style often used in fashion, photography and design, is particularly popular among young people. As in an article by El Universal As stated, “aesthetic” not only refers to visual style, but also creates a personal identity. Such trends demonstrate the pursuit of individuality and self-realization, which stands in exciting contrast to the issues of identity and belonging, which also play a role in the case of the right-wing extremist candidate.
Conclusion and outlook
The judgment of the OVG Bautzen highlights the complexity of legal issues in the context of extremism and fundamental rights. Whether and how such decisions will influence the public discussion about integrity and values in the education system in the future remains to be seen. At the same time, the trend towards aesthetic styles in youth culture stimulates thought: How do personal preferences and identities shape our perception of social space? As we debate radical views and their place in society, we must also address the question of how we shape our own values and beliefs in an increasingly diverse environment.