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Investigations Surrounding Thuringian Officials
2025-01-24 17:55:11
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Investigations Surrounding Thuringian Officials

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The Thuringian public prosecutor's office is probing ministers Katja Wolf and Steffen Schütz over alleged misconduct linked to a trip to Mallorca during Wolf's tenure as mayor of Eisenach. The inquiry stems from an anonymous tip regarding possible advantages granted or accepted in connection with a project in Eisenach, which Schütz's company was involved in.

Both ministers are part of the cabinet under Prime Minister Mario Voigt. Meanwhile, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Minister President Hendrik Wüst calls for clarity on a suspected multi-million euro fraud involving the renovation of a historical building, with investigations ongoing against several individuals.

Additionally, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research faces scrutiny over its funding practices, leaving many questions unanswered about the role of FDP Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger. In Schwerin, the former head of Nord Stream is set to testify, potentially complicating matters for the local government.

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