Keeping It Transparent: Boris Rhein Testifies in the U-Committee Hearing over Lamia Messari-Becker's Dismissal
Minister President of Rhine is summoned to testify before the parliamentary committee. - Witness Summons Sent to Prime Minister Rhein by U-Committee
Get ready for some parliamentary drama! This Friday, the Hessian state parliament's investigative committee, the U-Committee, will delve into the controversial termination of a state secretary in the economics ministry. On the hot seat? None other than Minister-President Boris Rhein, the CDU's head honcho. But he won't take the stand until 4:00 PM.
Before that, other state chancellery staff, including the head of the chancellery, Benedikt Kuhn (3:00 PM), are set to testify. The focus? Information flow within the state government.
Economics Minister Kaweh Mansoori (SPD) and Lamia Messari-Becker, a professor of building physics (and Mansoori's former state secretary), go way back to July 2024 when their professional bond took a turn. Mansoori let Messari-Becker go, citing worries about her private life's behavior.
Applying Pressure at Parent-Teacher Conferences
The Wiesbaden administrative court has weighed in on the matter, with Mansoori claiming that Messari-Becker sought to improperly influence the grade of one of her daughters during a parent-teacher conference at the gymnasium, wielding her state secretary status. But Messari-Becker denies these allegations and, armed with legal eagles, counters with damage to her reputation.
The morning session will bring key city administration of Darmstadt employees into the fray, as they discuss a construction project involving Messari-Becker's neighbor.
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The Inside Scoop:
- Boris Rhein: A power player in Hessian politics, Rhein has served in various roles, most recently as the Minister of Education.
- Lamia Messari-Becker: She was once the State Secretary in Hesse's Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, and Housing but was unceremoniously let go.
- U-Committee: When things need sorting out in German politics, the U-Committee comes into play. This investigative committee, formed by the state parliament, is here to dig deeper into this matter.
This U-Committee hearing could shed some light on the reasons behind Messari-Becker's dismissal and any political or administrative repercussions. So buckle up, folks! This is gonna be a wild ride.
- Boris Rhein, a prominent figure in Hessian politics, is scheduled to testify before the U-Committee at 4:00 PM on Friday, addressing the controversial dismissal of Lamia Messari-Becker, his former state secretary in the Ministry of Economics.
- As part of the same hearing, the U-Committee will also be asking the Commission to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, which aligns with the BMWi's policy-and-legislation agenda.
- Earlier in the day, employees from the key city administration of Darmstadt will discuss a construction project involving Messari-Becker's neighbor, which might illuminate additional aspects of the controversy surrounding her dismissal.
- It should be noted that the focus of the morning session will expand beyond the dismissed state secretary, as other state chancellery staff, including the head of the chancellery, are expected to testify regarding information flow within the state government.
