Overview
- He told ARD's ttt Talk he had done everything required to prevent conflicts after reviewing applicable laws and compliance guidance.
- Media investigations into the Weimer Media Group and its Ludwig-Erhard-Gipfel reported offers of privileged encounters with members of the federal government.
- Upon entering office, he relinquished functions and voting rights in the publishing house.
- The AfD contends there is an appearance that access to government members might be for sale and pushed for his dismissal.
- The Bundestag rejected the AfD motion by a wide majority, and half of the company remains owned by his wife.