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Among other things, it asks what information or references the housing registration application was based on. The SPÖ, however, criticized the ÖVP for its “repeated attacks” on the judiciary, and the FPÖ also resisted political interference.
ÖVP wants information on how to verify Novomatic donations
In its investigation, the parliamentary club ÖVP also wants to know whether it has been verified whether a Novomatic donation has actually been made to the ÖVP. Another question is about the possible obstacle to the work of the WKStA. For example, the Ministry of Justice must announce if the donation information posted has been seen or if a recipient of the donation has been asked. In general, one would like to know what suspicions had led to Blümel being listed as a suspect. The WKStA is checking to see if there have been donations for political favors.
The parliamentary question also repeatedly investigates why it took so long from the authorization of the house search to its implementation and when the Public Ministry was informed of the matter.
The meaning of the search for housing is also questioned
Indirectly, the purpose of the inspection is also questioned: “What objects or traces did the central prosecutor expect to find in the prosecution of white-collar crimes and corruption as a result of the house search in Gernot Blümel, especially because, according to reports from the media, the matter to be clarified refers to a period in which Sebastián Kurz was Minister of Foreign Affairs and, therefore, it was more than three years ago?
The Popular Party also recognizes the rhetoric of the SPÖ and FPÖ in the archives of the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office: “Why, for example, is there talk of the ‘inauguration’ of Sebastian Kurz and not, as is usual in the democratic systems and parties, from The ‘election as party president’?
Have a face-to-face conversation with a hundred people?
What is “striking” for the People’s Party Club is that in some documents of the Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, events are presented, in which up to a hundred people were present, as if they were in person or confidential. one speaks. This refers to Kurz’s meetings with commercial representatives, in which the Novomatic manager Harald Neumann was also present.
In conclusion, the ÖVP clears Blümel of all allegations indirectly by asking what the WKStA intends to do in the context that the Finance Minister was able to refute all allegations and suspicions within 48 hours.
The leader of the ÖVP faction in Ibiza’s commission of inquiry, Wolfgang Gerstl, also announced on Wednesday another parliamentary question, which deals with the statements of former corruption prosecutor Christina Jilek in the commission. In his questionnaire, this had reported “disturbing fires” that had hampered the investigation into the Ibiza affair. Jilek then threw in the towel as a corruption lawyer. Gerstl now wants Jilek’s allegations cleared up.
SPÖ criticizes ÖVP’s attacks on justice
Meanwhile, SPÖ Federal Executive Director Christian Deutsch harshly criticized “repeated attacks by ÖVP Chancellor Kurz and his closest circle to the independent judiciary.” “The fact that the turquoise constitution minister (Karoline, note) Edtstadler, as a former judge, continues Kurz’s attacks on the judiciary, which endanger democracy, is outrageous,” he said about his statements in the “ZiB2 ” from yesterday. He criticized the fact that Edtstadler had told the investigation against Blümel that “we must help to make way for the presumption of innocence.” This reveals “an understanding of the rule of law and the separation of powers that should sound the alarm bells for all Democrats.” “Don’t touch the independent judiciary!” Said the managing director of SP.
Also the FPÖ clearly against political interference
On the sidelines of a press conference, the head of the FPÖ, Norbert Hofer, also clearly opposed political interference: “I think it is good that we have a separation of powers, that politics does not interfere.” However, he wishes there were “less leaks”. “Not to protect people in public life, but to protect research,” Hofer said.
The ÖVP’s parliamentary investigation into the Blümel home search was again criticized by the leader of the NEOS faction in the investigation committee, Stephanie Krisper: “After its attacks on substantive discussions, press conferences and interviews, the ÖVP now also he is abusing the important instruments of the parliamentary investigation to intimidate the WKStA, pressure them politically and influence the investigation. That is unworthy of a ruling party. “
The greens also criticize
And the criticism came again from the Greens. “The request contains numerous more or less hidden allegations and should be seen as a new attack on the economic and corruption prosecution,” Judge spokeswoman Agnes Sirkka Prammer said in a broadcast: “The ÖVP is obviously primarily concerned about the request in this case. to use as a means to broadcast their own representations. An interest in real lighting, none can be recognized. “
(Those: APA)
