Overview

• The Hessian Landtag investigation committee continues probing the dismissal of Lamia Messari-Becker, former economics state secretary, over alleged misuse of office to influence her daughter’s grades.
• Education Minister Armin Schwarz testified that the school principal involved described events neutrally but was visibly affected by the situation.
• A senior Education Ministry official corroborated the principal’s integrity and noted his distress during the alleged pressured parent-teacher meeting.
• Kultus-Staatssekretär Manuel Lösel characterized the incident as a unique challenge for the principal and revealed unsuccessful attempts to engage Messari-Becker directly.
• Messari-Becker denies all allegations, maintains her legal defense, and continues to claim reputational harm resulting from the accusations.