The occupation of the “Theaterhof” (theater courtyard) between the Rostlaube and Silberlaube buildings on May 7, 2024 was not announced in advance, nor was it authorized. The protesters were, however, set up for what looked to be a long-term occupation. Given these factors, university management saw a situation developing in which the complete safety of our students and employees (including the protesters themselves) could not be ensured and in which regular teaching and research activities were seriously in danger. That is why the members of the Executive Board decided to have the protest camp evacuated sooner rather later and to call off regular university operations in the surrounding buildings (including shutting down the libraries and cafeteria).