GermanyThe Landgericht Potsdam ruled that the closure of three Haasenburg youth homes by the state of Brandenburg in 2013 was legally improper. While dismissing the claim for damages of around 26.3 million euros, the court ordered the state to compensate for lost profits between 2013 and 2024, cover current and future damages, and pay legal costs. The decision follows previous rulings by the Verwaltungsgericht Cottbus and the Oberverwaltungsgericht Berlin-Brandenburg, which also deemed the closure unlawful due to insufficient evidence of child welfare risks. The lawyer for the Haasenburg GmbH, Jens Hennersdorf, acknowledged the ruling but expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the closure of the youth homes as a legally unjustified action by the state, emphasizing the lack of proper justification for the closure based on child welfare concerns. It highlights the legal battle between the private operator and the state, portraying the state’s actions as h
