U-Committee: FPÖ Has Officially Called on the Constitutional Court

The government factions had disputed the Freedom Party's request in the last Rules of Procedure Committee of the National Council. The reason was doubts about the constitutionality of the subject of the investigation. FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker nevertheless expressed his conviction of the legality at a press conference on Thursday.

The committee of inquiry is to deal with the Corona measures and the death of the former section head Christian Pilnacek. The Ministry of the Interior serves as a major framework, which Hafenecker identifies as the "power base" for the ÖVP's "deep state." According to Hafenecker, the Pilnacek case is not about the circumstances of death, but about possible influence on the investigative work. Likewise, the executive is said to have been misused for actions against opponents of Corona measures.

Interrogations possible from October

"We are absolutely convinced of the legality of our request," stated the FPÖ General Secretary. The drafting of the request was not taken lightly, and party leader Herbert Kickl continues to support the initiative. "That's why we are convinced that the VfGH can only rule in our favor," emphasized Hafenecker, who hopes for a hearing in the next session. If given the green light, the first interrogations could begin in October.

The VfGH confirmed the receipt of the FPÖ's application on Thursday in a release. The constitutional judges are expected to meet on August 12 to begin deliberations, it was stated.

(APA/Red)

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