In the buzz following the unexpected departure of independent economics state secretary Lamia Messari-Becker from Hessian state government, the Green opposition in Wiesbaden's state parliament is demanding answers. They plan to grill education minister Armin Schwarz (CDU) at the cultural affairs committee at 10:00 AM, probing into the potential connection between one of Messari-Becker's children's schools and her dismissal. The Greens have prepared a list of eleven probing questions.
Economics minister Kaweh Mansoori (SPD) declared Messari-Becker's departure in July, citing unspecified off-duty "misconduct." According to media reports, he accuses Messari-Becker of using her influence as state secretary to pressure the kid's school for an improved grade. However, the vice-minister president remains silent on the matter and hasn't presented any evidence.
Messari-Becker, a political newcomer, has vehemently denied the "unsubstantiated allegations of personal misconduct." As reported by the German Press Agency, there's no formal complaint from any of Messari-Becker's children's schools. All that exists is a letter from the school principal detailing a parent-teacher meeting with the dismissed state secretary. According to dpa, Messari-Becker is challenging Mansoori's accusations of misconduct with the aid of legal counsel.
The controversy surrounding Lamia Messari-Becker's termination as Hessian economics state secretary has ignited a storm within her home state. Post the events, the Hessian Ministry of Culture hasn't received any formal complaint regarding Messari-Becker's conduct from her child's school.
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