Overview

• The former minister-president testified before the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern investigative committee and accused Premier Manuela Schwesig’s government of serious misconduct in its handling of the body.
• He said climate protection was the enduring mandate and that support linked to Nord Stream 2 was temporary, adding that the organization neither built nor operated the pipeline.
• Sellering described an economic arm that brokered contracts between Nord Stream and suppliers, said it was wound down after Russia’s 2022 invasion, and noted that substantial funds remain for climate measures.
• He cited €165 million in turnover from the economic arm with a 10% share flowing to climate activities, while the foundation’s endowment drew €20 million from Nord Stream 2 AG and €200,000 from the state.
• The state’s spokesman said the testimony confirmed there was no government control over operations and no pipeline operation by the body, though Green and CDU lawmakers challenged his account; the foundation now has a new board and the state plans to withdraw as founder.