The First Instance Court ruled that the Commission neglected its duties as prescribed by Article 85 (1) of the Treaty.

The First Instance Court ruled that the Commission neglected its duties as prescribed by Article 85 (1) of the Treaty.

In the heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a storm is brewing within the State Ministry of the Interior. The promotion of a senior police officer, Andreas Walus, has ignited a firestorm of accusations, with the SPD-led Ministry facing allegations of nepotism that it has vehemently denied.

Walus, the acting head of the State Office for Police Technology, Fire and Disaster Protection Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (LPBK M-V), was promoted twice within about a year, bypassing usual waiting periods. His latest promotion, which occurred at the end of August, was evaluated as 'very good,' bypassing the initial evaluator's assessment.

The 'turbo-promotion,' as it has come to be known, has sparked outrage within the police and the opposition in the Schwerin state parliament. The CDU faction leader, Daniel Peters, has accused the Ministry of the Interior of sinking into chaos, becoming a burden for the entire state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The AfD faction leader, Nikolaus Kramer, has even called for the resignation of Interior Minister Christian Pegel.

The allegations involve possible offenses in the procurement and distribution of protective equipment during the Corona pandemic. Walus, who is at the centre of the controversy, is under investigation for embezzlement and aiding and abetting embezzlement. The State Prosecutor's Office in Schwerin has initiated investigations, and offices were searched with the support of officials from the Brandenburg State Criminal Police Office.

The FDP MP, René Domke, has urged the state government to provide swift clarification to prevent further erosion of the population's trust in the rule of law and the police. The state ombudsman, Christian Frenzel, has also become involved, emphasizing the need to address the loss of public trust in the ministry's processes.

Frenzel has informed Minister Pegel about the case and has urged him to act on any indications of possible defects or developments in the state police. The MPs have invited Minister Pegel to provide information, and the Interior Committee of the state parliament will discuss the 'turbo-promotion' and likely the ongoing investigations in a non-public session.

The opposition's criticism, however, has not been met with silence. Minister Pegel has stated that he was not personally involved in the current promotion being discussed. He has also emphasized the importance of allowing the ongoing investigations to run their course.

The case, with its complex web of allegations and investigations, continues to unfold, leaving the people of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern waiting for answers and a restoration of trust in their government and law enforcement.

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