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Wendler is planning a comeback: Danger to his green card in the USA!
Michael Wendler is planning a comeback in Germany with a concert on May 16, 2026 in Hildburghausen, despite legal problems.
Wendler is planning a comeback: Danger to his green card in the USA!
Michael Wendler, who has been known more for his controversial headlines than musical successes in recent years, is planning his comeback in Germany. On May 24, 2026 he will give a concert in the “Prater” in Bochum. Loud Schlager.de Wendler has appealed against a conviction for aiding and abetting the thwarting of compulsory enforcement, which is pending before the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court.
His legal problem arose when he transferred key assets to himself shortly before his then wife Claudia Norberg went bankrupt. The judiciary viewed this as an attempt to disadvantage creditors, which resulted in a fine of 15,000 euros. This sum is made up of 150 daily rates of 100 euros each. The conviction was confirmed by the Duisburg Regional Court in March 2025, but a decision on Wendler's appeal is still pending.
A big comeback awaits
Another important day is coming up for Wendler: On May 16, 2026, he will perform at the Schlagerschloss in Eisfeld, where the operators Angela Henn and Dennis Klak are managing the event in southern Thuringia reported. The Eisfeld performance could mark a significant return for the artist, especially since he has lived in Florida for years and has a green card.
But despite all the anticipation for his return, the question remains whether the legal difficulties could affect Wendler's plans. A final conviction would not only jeopardize his career in Germany, but could also make it a challenge for him to enter the USA, where he lives with his wife Laura Müller. U.S. immigration law allows such convictions to be considered “crimes involving moral turpitude,” which can result in penalties if the conviction occurs within the first five years of receiving a green card.
The pressure is increasing
The situation is tense because as long as the verdict is not final, Wendler can continue to travel. However, if the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court were to reject the appeal against his judgment, this would have serious consequences for his plans for next year. On the one hand, the comeback in Germany is within reach, but the uncertainty about his residence status in the USA hovers over him like the sword of Damocles.
For Michael Wendler, time is particularly crucial now. He faces the challenge of not only solving his legal problems, but also convincing the audience in Germany of his comeback. Fans and skeptics alike are curious to see whether he can cope with this pressure.