A teacher in North Rhine-Westphalia has been on sick leave with full pay since 2009. Now at the age of 62, she is set to retire but is contesting this decision in court.
The case has drawn attention due to the parallel fraud investigations that are currently ongoing. The teacher's legal battle raises questions about long-term sick leave and salary entitlements.
As the court proceedings unfold, the outcome may have implications for similar cases in the education sector and beyond.