Witness Reports False Statements in Ministerial Transcript
Berlin, November 8, 2024 – In a recent hearing of the Bundestag’s investigation committee, a witness has alleged that a ministerial transcript contains false statements.
The witness, a former high-ranking official in the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, testified that the transcript of a meeting between the Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy and a group of industry representatives had been altered. Specifically, the witness claimed that references to the minister’s support for a controversial energy project had been removed from the document.
The transcript in question dates back to September 2022 and has been under scrutiny since it was released earlier this year. The witness’s testimony has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the document and the transparency of the government’s decision-making process.
The investigation committee has launched an inquiry into the matter and is expected to question the Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy about the alleged alterations. The committee has also requested the original version of the transcript from the ministry, but it has declined to provide it, citing national security concerns.
The Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy has denied any wrongdoing and has defended the accuracy of the transcript. However, the witness’s testimony has cast doubt on the minister’s credibility and has raised questions about the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
The investigation committee is expected to release its findings in early 2025. The outcome of the inquiry is likely to have significant implications for the government’s reputation and the public’s trust in the country’s institutions.
Zeuge sieht falsche Angaben im Vermerk der Ministerien
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