German labor court rules that Bundesliga club Mainz unfairly terminated footballer Anwar El Ghazi's contract over pro-Palestine comments, reinstates him, and awards over 1.5 million euros.
German labor court rules in favor of footballer Anwar El Ghazi, stating that Bundesliga club Mainz unfairly terminated his contract over pro-Palestine comments on social media. The court granted El Ghazi a payment of over 1.5 million euros, declared his dismissal void, and ordered Mainz to reinstate him. El Ghazi's employment was found to remain valid, and his rights to free speech were protected.
July 12, 2024
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