Regional politics - The CDU is holding a special session for Redmann's alcohol ride
The Brandenburg CDU will demonstrate transparency following the alcohol drive of Landes- and Faction Chief Jan Redmann. The Landtagsfaction agreed to the motion of the oppositional Linksfraktion after a special session of the Interior- and Legal Affairs Committees in the Landtag. "We will (...) fulfill our responsibility", shared the Parliamentary Business Manager of the CDU-Faction, Steeven Bretz. "Nevertheless, we are convinced that no new insights can be gained in either of the two committees." He warned against election spectacles.
The coalition partners SPD and Greens had already shown their support for the special session of the committees, which are expected to meet jointly. The Linksfraktion intends to clarify the question of influence of CDU-led ministries of Interior and Justice on the investigative proceedings with the session. Bretz proposes next Wednesday. The Landtag will gather for a special session on the supplementary budget regardless.
More than a week ago, CDU-Landes- and Faction Chief Redmann was stopped by the police while driving an E-scooter to his apartment in Potsdam with a breath alcohol level of 1.3 promille, according to his own statements. A breath alcohol level above 1.1 promille in the blood is a criminal offense. Redmann informed the media approximately twelve hours after the incident and admitted an error. SPD and Greens also see open questions, as the police reportedly sent the internal report on the control electronically delayed, according to their own statements, to prevent violation of personal rights of the affected parties.
- The police in Potsdam encountered Jan Redmann, the CDU's Regional Politics leader, with a high alcohol level while driving an E-scooter.
- In response to the incident, the State Parliament's Interior- and Legal Affairs Committees held a special session to discuss the transparency issues.
- The CDU's State faction agreed to the oppositional Link fraction's motion, demonstrating a commitment to transparency following the incident.
- The Landtagsfaction's Parliamentary Business Manager, Steeven Bretz, assured that they would fulfill their responsibility and that no new insights could be gained in the committees.
- The Linksfraktion aims to clarify the question of influence of CDU-led ministries of Interior and Justice on the investigative proceedings during the special session.
- The coalition partners SPD and Greens have shown their support for the special session, expressing open questions about the delayed internal police report sent electronically.
- Redmann admitted his error and informed the media twelve hours after the incident, prompting calls for accountability from the opposition and coalition partners.
- The Landtag is scheduled to gather for a special session on the supplementary budget, as well as the alcohol cruise dispute, showcasing the complexity of Regional politics in Germany.
