Unpublished leaflets for ex-educators remain unsettled
In a recent development, a former teacher at a school associated with Bavarian Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger is currently under a disciplinary procedure for passing on an antisemitic leaflet from Aiwanger's school days to the "Süddeutsche Zeitung". This revelation was initially reported by the German newspaper on August 25, 2023.
The antisemitic leaflet, which was found with Aiwanger during his school days, has caused controversy and raised questions about the school's values and the conduct of its staff. The criminal proceedings against the former teacher were discontinued, but the disciplinary procedure continues, indicating that the investigation into this matter is still ongoing.
The probe will likely focus on whether the former teacher breached the confidentiality obligation that also applies to retired civil servants. Several complaints have been filed for violating official and personal secrets in the case.
It is important to note that if found guilty, the former teacher could face a reduction or even full withdrawal of his pension. However, as of the latest information available, there are no publicly available recent updates specifically about the status of the disciplinary procedure against the former teacher.
The leaflet affair threatened to cause the collapse of the state government of CSU and Free Voters just before the state election. Despite the controversy, the coalition of CSU and Free Voters survived, and Aiwanger remained deputy minister president. The increase in votes for the Free Voters suggests that the leaflet affair did not significantly harm Aiwanger's political standing, as they received 15.8% of the votes in the state election, an increase of 4.2 percentage points compared to the 2018 election.
For the latest official information on this disciplinary procedure, it might be necessary to consult official Bavarian government statements, education authorities, or trusted news outlets directly covering this case. The Regensburg Public Prosecutor's Office could not prove that the former teacher had passed on the leaflet, but the disciplinary procedure continues, indicating that the investigation is ongoing.
