Former State Secretary Denies Misconduct Allegations in Parliamentary Inquiry
Lamia Messari-Becker accuses Minister Mansoori of damaging her reputation and health, while rejecting claims of abuse of power and other alleged incidents.
- Lamia Messari-Becker, a former state secretary in Hesse, testified in a parliamentary inquiry, refuting accusations of using her position to influence her daughter's academic grades.
- Messari-Becker criticized her dismissal by Economics Minister Kaweh Mansoori, claiming it was based on unsubstantiated allegations that harmed her career, health, and family life.
- She denied additional allegations, including delaying a flight, interfering with a neighbor’s building plans, and seeking preferential treatment at a dentist’s office.
- Messari-Becker alleged that Mansoori pressured her to join his political party, the SPD, and continued investigating her personal life after her dismissal.
- Opposition lawmakers questioned the handling of her case, with some labeling the situation a potential scandal if political loyalty influenced employment decisions.
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung 
