He also clarified that a suspension is not legally possible due to the contract, according to his office in response to an APA inquiry. Schimanek is under investigation due to his connection to a property associated with the right-wing extremist German group "Saxon Separatists."

The forester's house in Langenlois (Krems district) had been rented to the Schimanek family. On Wednesday, the city announced its intention to terminate the lease. According to investigation files, it was supposed to serve as a retreat for members of the "Saxon Separatists." At the time of the house search, Rosenkranz's office manager had registered his primary residence at the house but relocated it a few weeks later. Nazi memorabilia and ammunition were also found on the property.

Special Contract with Parliamentary Directorate

Following findings from investigations in Austria to support the German authorities, there were calls for Schimanek's suspension. Rosenkranz did not comply and now argues that this is not legally possible. According to the office of the National Council President, it is a special contract with the Parliamentary Directorate, limited to the duration of the National Council President's term. The National Council President also sees no criminally relevant allegations, only a "reporting offense" by his employee.

(APA/Red)

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