Question juridique clé
Whether Oberrichter A. should have been recused for lack of independence and impartiality.
Solution extraite
No objective appearance of bias arose from his party membership or political activity; recusal was not required.
Motifs extraits
Political party affiliation alone does not create an appearance of partiality. A judge may hold and express political views unless office is used as a political forum or the judge takes a concrete position in the pending case.