Disciplinary Case Against Ex-Mayor Schneidewind Dropped

The former Homburg mayor retains his pension despite previous conviction for misconduct.

The disciplinary case against Rüdiger Schneidewind, former mayor of Homburg, has been officially closed by the Interior Ministry.
Schneidewind will continue to receive a monthly pension of between €5,500 and €6,000, despite his conviction for breach of trust.
The case stemmed from a 'detective affair' where Schneidewind hired a detective agency without informing the city council, exceeding his financial authority.
The Interior Ministry assessed that the chances of successfully revoking Schneidewind's pension were low due to mitigating factors and legal precedents.
The CDU criticized the Interior Ministry for its delayed decision, suggesting that earlier action could have prevented financial losses for Homburg.