After Criticism from FPÖ Ombudsman in Pilnacek Case: This is What the ÖVP Says

ÖVP Member of Parliament Andreas Hanger plans to examine more closely the possible political influences of the FPÖ on the Ombudsman. On Thursday, FPÖ Ombudsman Christoph Luisser criticized alleged "harassment" in the investigation of police work related to the death of the former head of the Justice Ministry's department, Christian Pilnacek.

Pilnacek Case: ÖVP Accuses FPÖ of Destroying Trust in Institutions

"Is Christoph Luisser actually an Ombudsman or a member of the FPÖ's investigation committee team?" Hanger asks in a statement. He accuses the FPÖ of wanting to destroy trust in the institutions. The constitution does not provide for a right to deliver files to the Ombudsman. Luisser had criticized on Thursday that files requested from the Interior and Justice Ministries had not been delivered. All government departments are constitutionally required to support the Ombudsman in their work. Luisser did not want to publicly speculate on Thursday about a connection with his party affiliation.

(APA/Red)

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