MeterAs a parliamentary question to the state government, Hessian FDP hopes to investigate the political influence on the appeal process of wind turbines planned on the Taunus ridge. “The two green ministers Tarek Al-Wazir and Priska Hinz are increasingly difficult to explain,” said the team leader Rene Rock.
He is responding to the assessment of the famous Wiesbaden white-collar criminal lawyer Alfred Dierlamm (Alfred Dierlamm). This shows that, in some cases, the head of the Ministry of Economy and Environment may have committed a criminal offence (FAZ, September 3). “That will make the scandal bigger,” Locke said. According to reports, the regional committee rejected the construction application of the Wiesbaden utility company ESWE on the grounds of protection of monuments, species and drinking water. On the other hand, the company sued successfully.
The foundation of the green energy transition
The fact that the Wiesbaden Administrative Court did not accept the obstacles raised by the District Council is in line with the green politicians’ goal of forcibly expanding wind power. But the decision abolished the part of the regional plan that involved renewable energy. It is the foundation of the green energy transition. This is why the Ministry of Economic Affairs decided to appeal to the Hessen Administrative Court.
Their reasons are limited to defending part of the plan. The reason for being rejected by the district council is no longer mentioned. Locke pointed out that various ministries and commissions even publicly admitted that they “required” to do so, or issued corresponding instructions. In doing so, they will ensure that the chances of success in the appeal process are greatly reduced.
34 million euros in the room
Because relevant reasons and evidence will no longer be provided, although the expert authorities and lawyers commissioned by the state will consider them correct and necessary. As a result, taxpayers in Hessen faced the threat of avoidable court and litigation costs. “In addition, there is concern that ESWE Taunuswind GmbH will sue the state of Hessen for compensation. There is no less than 34 million euros in the room,” Rock said.
The request to the state government asked about the instructions issued, as well as the materials and personnel costs related to the administrative dispute procedure. According to Locke, Al-Wazir and Hinz are responsible for this. “You have to clarify and eliminate the suspicion of criminal responsibility.” Transparency also means that the Minister of the Environment allows parliamentary groups to express opinions on all aspects of the water law. “It is impossible that Ms. Hintz wants to argue about this report in her favor, but keeps the document confidential.”
