Discussing with Bosbach: CDU's Path Towards Enlightenment
Caroline Bosbach, a Member of the German Bundestag, has found herself embroiled in controversy surrounding party funds and voter influence. In an effort to address these allegations, Bosbach recently held a meeting with several members of the CDU county board in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis.
The first meeting between Bosbach and representatives of the county CDU since the allegations became public was attended by only members of the eight-member executive board. Among those present were Dr. Michael Metten, fraction leader in Bergisch Gladbach, and Dr. Oliver Schillings, a council member, both considered close supporters of Bosbach. Also present was Lennart Höring, district manager of the CDU.
Hermann-Josef Tebroke, county chairman of the CDU, also attended the meeting. In a statement following the meeting, Tebroke emphasized the importance of transparency and clarification, and outlined that further steps have been agreed upon to ensure these principles. He also criticized a "media pre-verdict" that he believes violates principles of the rule of law.
Bosbach, for her part, has stated that she has not enriched herself and has transferred a donation of 2500 euros to the CDU to counteract an impression of enrichment. However, she did not address the allegations of a sham invoice and vote-buying in this statement. Instead, she expressed regret over the media coverage burdening the election campaigners and honorary local politicians.
In the coming days, an inspection of evidence that refutes the allegations of a sham invoice and vote-buying is to be conducted by the county manager and an independent auditor. The investigation now lies with the Cologne Public Prosecutor's Office, which has already received all relevant documents from both Caroline Bosbach and the district party.
The focus for all parties involved is now on political work and the committed local election campaign to achieve the best for the district and municipalities. The CDU is relying on ongoing investigations by the Cologne Public Prosecutor's Office to bring clarity to the situation.
For those seeking more detailed or official statements on this topic, it is recommended to check CDU party press releases or local news sources from the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis directly, as no such specifics appear in the current search data.
- The controversy surrounding Caroline Bosbach's party funds and voter influence, a matter of policy-and-legislation and general-news, has led to a meeting with CDU representatives to ensure transparency and clarify allegations.
- The CDU, amidst ongoing investigations by the Cologne Public Prosecutor's Office, is focusing on political work and the local election campaign, urging interested parties to check CDU party press releases or local news sources from the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis for detailed information about the situation.
