Berlin Court Rejects Attempt by Suspended FU Chancellor to Block Election for University PostSun 11th Jan, 2026A Berlin court has dismissed a legal effort by the suspended Chancellor of the Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin) to halt the election process for her successor. Following her appeal to the court, the judiciary examined the request to suspend the election process. The court, however, determined that the university was within its rights to continue the process of selecting a new Chancellor. As a result, the Free University of Berlin is expected to proceed with the scheduled election to fill the Chancellor's post. The suspended Chancellor retains the right to contest the court's decision through further legal avenues.

Source: The Munich Eye January 12, 2026 00:26 UTC