Schimanek Case: IKG President Deutsch Calls for Rosenkranz's Resignation

The reason is the affair involving his former office manager Rene Schimanek. Investigations are underway against Schimanek for violations of the Prohibition and Weapons Act. Rosenkranz consistently defended Schimanek. On Friday, it became known that Schimanek ultimately had to vacate his position following further allegations.

IKG President Deutsch: "Austria Cannot Afford a National Council President with a Nazi Cellar Background"

Alleged emails published by the Greens are said to show, among other things, that he maintained contacts with the right-wing extremist German "Saxon Separatists." At Schimanek's former main residence in Langenlois, the police found Nazi memorabilia, weapons, and ammunition. The property was also suspected to have served as a retreat for the German group. For the IKG President, it is incomprehensible why Rosenkranz defended his employee even after his resignation: "This cannot be the end of it! Austria cannot afford a National Council President with a Nazi cellar background. Mr. Rosenkranz should resign immediately!" were Deutsch's sharp words.

Rosenkranz is neither suitable to lead the National Fund for Victims of National Socialism nor to preside over the National Council. A legislative amendment to regulate the election of the chairman of the National Fund is considered sensible by the IKG President, regardless of Rosenkranz's resignation. He has already emerged as a loud and vehement critic of the FPÖ in recent weeks and months. Deutsch expressed his delight over the formation of a coalition without the participation of the Freedom Party: "We wish Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler, and Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, as well as the entire government team, much success!"

(APA/Red)

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