Critics Voice Discontent Over Solingen Committee Once More in Münster
In the heart of Germany, the state parliament in Münster is conducting an investigation into the tragic knife attack that took place in Solingen on August 23, 2020, during a city festival. Three lives were cruelly taken, and eight more were injured in the attack, which was later claimed by the Islamic State (IS).
The focus of the investigation revolves around questions about how the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) Ministry of the Interior handled information over the weekend of the attack. The opposition, comprising the CDU, SPD, and FDP, seeks to access the phone records and chat messages of key figures, including the department head responsible for refugees, the head of the conference on security, and the head of the minister's office.
However, the search results do not provide the name of the employee responsible for refugees nor whether this person was active during the weekend of the Solingen attack. The perpetrator, Issa al Hasan, had previously been scheduled for deportation but the attempt failed.
The investigation has also raised questions about when Minister of the Interior Josefine Paul (Greens) was informed. Fabian Schrumpf, spokesman for the CDU fraction in the inquiry committee, maintains the stance that "this is what we stand by."
In response to the opposition's evidence requests, the CDU and Greens have rejected these, citing reasons such as the chats not involving the management level and being speculative requests. This rejection has led to a complaint being filed with the Constitutional Court by the opposition.
Interestingly, the SPD and FDP have also filed a second complaint with the state constitutional court in Solingen, echoing the same concerns. The complaint is due to the rejection of their evidence requests by the government factions.
As the investigation unfolds, the public waits with bated breath for answers, seeking clarity and accountability in the handling of this devastating event. The search for truth continues in Münster.
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