Widerspruch (objection to a decision)
A legal remedy against an official decision (Bescheid). It must be submitted in writing, or for the record, to the body that issued the decision within one month of notification.
- Also called
- objection procedure, administrative appeal
A decision (Bescheid) you do not agree with can be challenged with a Widerspruch (objection). The objection must be submitted within one month of the decision being notified, in writing or for the record, to the body that issued the decision. [1] If the decision lacks the notice on the legal remedy, this deadline does not start to run. [2]
Practical help on deadlines and wording: Information sheet: deadlines for applications and objections at a glance and Sample letters: objection to a decision and access to files.
Legal position as of: 8 October 2026. This is not legal advice; in an individual case, advice centres or lawyers specialising in social law can help.
Sources and literature
- § 84 SGG – Widerspruchsfrist. https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgg/__84.html
- § 66 SGG – Rechtsbehelfsbelehrung. https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgg/__66.html
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