Uwe Becker Set to Lead Hesse's Financial Watchdog Amidst Opposition Concerns
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Uwe Becker, a prominent CDU politician serving as the State Secretary in the Hessian Ministry of Finance and the Antisemitism Commissioner, is expected to become the new President of the Landesrechnungshof in Wiesbaden. This follows the end of Walter Wallmann's 12-year tenure on June 30, 2025.
Becker's appointment, pending confirmation by the Wiesbadener Landtag during its plenary session before the summer break (June 24-26), comes with controversy. Critics, such as the Green Party in the Landtag, question Becker's ability to remain impartial due to potential conflicts of interest arising from his continued role as Antisemitism Commissioner alongside his new position as head of the Landesrechnungshof, which scrutinizes government finances.
Becker, a finance expert, has a notable career, having served as the Stadtkämmerer and Bürgermeister in Hessens größte Stadt Frankfurt. His experience includes membership on the Finanzausschuss of the Deutscher Städtetag. In 2022, he was appointed as Staatssekretär in the Ministry of Europe and later moved to the Finance Ministry under Alexander Lorz in January 2024.
To address concerns about potential conflicts of interest caused by Becker's dual role, the state government, led by Finanzminister Lorz, is planning to amend the law governing the Landesrechnungshof. This proposed adjustment aims to enable Becker to retain his appointment as Antisemitism Commissioner while serving as the Landesrechnungshof President. Lorz argues that Becker's dual role does not pose a conflict of interest, as his role as a political civil servant does not preclude him from leading the oversight body impartially.
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The opposition to Becker's appointment, primarily from the Green Party and the FDP, voices concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Becker's continued role as the Antisemitism Commissioner, in addition to his new position as President of the Landesrechnungshof, has raised concerns about his impartiality. To ensure Becker's appointment is legally secure, the state government plans to modify the law governing the Landesrechnungshof. This change aims to allow Becker to continue his role as Antisemitism Commissioner while serving as the President of the Landesrechnungshof. Becker's career highlights include serving as Stadtkämmerer and Bürgermeister in Frankfurt, and a member of the Finanzausschuss (Finance Committee) of the Deutscher Städtetag (German Association of Cities). The opposition argues that Becker's current role as a political civil servant might preclude him from impartially leading the oversight body. Becker fills his role as Antisemitismusbeauftragter (Antisemitism Commissioner) with heart and numerous declarations, particularly during times of conflict such as the Gaza War. Walter Wallmann, the outgoing President of the Landesrechnungshof, has led the institution since 2013, with his departure due to the end of his term. Becker's appointment is expected to be approved during the Landtag's plenary session before the summer break.
- The state government, led by Finanzminister Lorz, is planning to amend the law governing the Landesrechnungshof to address concerns about potential conflicts of interest caused by Uwe Becker's dual role as both the Antisemitism Commissioner and the President of the Landesrechnungshof in Wiesbaden.
- The opposition, mainly from the Green Party and the FDP, question Uwe Becker's ability to remain impartial as the President of the Landesrechnungshof due to his continued role as Antisemitism Commissioner, which, they argue, might be influenced by politics, policy-and-legislation, and general-news.
