A member of Bremen’s constitutional court was reportedly present during the exposure of an undercover informant working for the state’s protection of the constitution agency. According to initial reports from “Der Spiegel” magazine, Bremen lawyer Anatol Anuschewski was present on January 6th when a group associated with the “Interventionistische Linke” (IL) confronted the informant at his private residence. The informant had been reporting on the IL since 2017 and was subsequently publicly identified by the group online. Anuschewski has since offered to resign from his position.
In Bremen, the Left party, along with the SPD and Greens, forms the governing coalition since 2019. Lawyer Anuschewski, specializing in migration law, was elected to the Bremen State Constitutional Court in 2019 on the Left party’s nomination for a four-year term. Following the 2023 state elections, Anuschewski was elected as the first deputy member of the Bremen constitutional court, continuing his role as a constitutional judge.
The IL is classified by authorities as a far-left extremist group that opposes the free democratic basic order and collaborates with individuals involved in violent acts. The Left party’s parliamentary group leader, Sofia Leonidakis, stated to the F.A.Z. That the party was unaware of Anuschewski’s prior involvement with the IL.
Bremer CDU Speaks of a “Serious State Crisis”
The Bremen CDU spoke on Friday of a “serious state crisis,” noting the incident’s connection to several recent far-left extremist attacks. The attack on the private home of the head of Bremen’s protection of the constitution agency is particularly linked to the exposure of the informant.
The Left party expressed concern over the leak of information regarding Anuschewski’s presence from the protection of the constitution agency. Leonidakis told the F.A.Z. That Anuschewski explained to the party that he was present at the January 6th meeting in his professional capacity as a lawyer. She described him as a “very upright personality” who shares the party’s interest in protecting the reputation of the constitutional court and has therefore “announced his resignation from the constitutional court to us,” she told the F.A.Z.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Interventionistische Linke (IL)?
The IL is a far-left extremist group classified by authorities as opposing the free democratic basic order and collaborating with individuals involved in violent acts.
What role did Anatol Anuschewski play?
Anatol Anuschewski was reportedly present when a group associated with the IL confronted an undercover informant on January 6th. He has since offered to resign from his position at the Bremen State Constitutional Court.
What is the reaction to this situation?
The Bremen CDU has described the situation as a “serious state crisis.” The Left party has expressed concern over the leak of information and stated that Anuschewski was present in his capacity as a lawyer.
Given the complexities of this case and the potential implications for the integrity of Bremen’s legal institutions, what steps might be taken to ensure transparency and accountability moving forward?
