On January 16, 2022, the multi-million-euro property at 8 Waldeck Pyrmontlaan was squatted in and, despite evidence of lawful occupation, was evicted on the grounds of being caught in the act. The squatters resisted the eviction by erecting barricades. In March, the property was re-squatted due to its continued vacancy, after which it was evicted again (see the attached links and context for more information about the eviction of the property).
In recent years, a legal battle had been underway between the police and the nine squatters. The squatters were charged with trespassing and vandalism. In the trial, the judge ruled that the squatters had to pay the owner approximately 8,000 euros in damages. In the appeal, the ruling of which was announced on October 2, 2026, the squatters were acquitted of vandalism and the claim for damages was dismissed. This was due to errors in the legal proceedings, as only six of the nine squatters had been charged with vandalism. Because of this discrepancy, everyone was acquitted. [Read More]
