Minister-President Rhein Testifies in U-Committee Controversy Scrutiny
Parliamentary committee calls for Minister President Rheinhorld to testify in investigation - U-Committee summons Prime Minister Rhein for testimony
The ongoing investigative committee of Hessian Landtag, where politicians probe the disputed dismissal of a state secretary in the economics ministry, is set to question Minister-President Boris Rhein (CDU) this coming Friday. The public meeting will begin at 10:00 AM, with Rhein's testimony scheduled for 4:00 PM. The head of the state chancellery, Benedikt Kuhn (15:00), and other state chancellery staff are also slated for questioning. The focus of the investigation remains the information flow within the state government surrounding this very matter.
The controversy unfolded when Economics Minister Kaweh Mansoori (SPD) decided to part ways with his non-partisan state secretary, Lamia Messari-Becker, in July 2024, citing unacceptable misconduct in her private life. Without revealing the nature of the alleged misconduct, Mansoori's decision has stirred controversy and public interest.
Pressure at Parent-Teacher Conference
In light of a ruling by the Administrative Court Wiesbaden, Mansoori has accused Messari-Becker of attempting to exert pressure on her position as state secretary to secure a preferable final grade for one of her daughters during a parent-teacher conference at her school. Messari-Becker, a professor of building physics, has refuted these allegations and is responding with legal action, claiming damage to her reputation.
Other witnesses scheduled for the morning session include employees from the city administration of Darmstadt, related to a construction project by Messari-Becker's neighbor.
- Boris Rhein
- CDU Head of Government
- Lamia Messari-Becker
- Hessian Landtag
- Investigative Committee
- BMWi
- Dismissal
- Wiesbaden
Insights:
- Lamia Messari-Becker: Originally a professor of building physics, she serves as a non-partisan state secretary in the economics ministry, under scrutiny due to the controversial dismissal.
- Boris Rhein: Minister-President of Hesse, known for his role in the state government, is scheduled to testify in the investigative committee hearing.
- Hessian Landtag: The state parliament of Hesse, where an investigative committee has been established to explore the dismissal controversy.
- Investigative Committee: Formed to gather evidence, hear testimonies, and make recommendations concerning the dismissal and suspected misconduct within the state government.
As the U-Committee continues its investigation into the controversial dismissal, the spotlight remains on Lamia Messari-Becker, Boris Rhein, and the Hessian Landtag. The committee meeting on Friday will provide new insights and potentially clear the air around the allegations and the mysterious dismissal. Stay tuned for updates.
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the current scrutiny surrounding Lamia Messari-Becker.
- As the controversy surrounding the dismissal of Lamia Messari-Becker unfolds, Hessian Landtag's investigative committee is not only focusing on the information flow within the state government, but also looking into the secretary's adherence to personnel and policy-and-legislation, as her alleged actions raise questions within the realm of politics and general news.
- While Boris Rhein prepares to testify in front of Hessian Landtag's investigative committee, many are wondering if his statements will shed light on Messari-Becker's alleged misconduct, including the accusations of exerting pressure on a parent-teacher conference and potential breaches of personal policy.
- In the midst of the ongoing investigation by the U-Committee, the alleged dismissed state secretary, Lamia Messari-Becker, may find parallels in her situation with other professionals in the field of policy-and-legislation, such as European Commission officials, who regularly face potential dismissals due to personal and political reasons.
