Internal dispute in the case of economics: Grimm complains against new code!

Internal dispute in the case of economics: Grimm complains against new code!

A dramatic conflict shakes the "economic methods"! On November 13, 2024, the renowned committee will present its annual report in 2024/25, but the internal tensions threaten to overshadow the work. At the center of the dispute is a controversial code of conduct that is intended to promote transparency in the work of the economy. But not all members agree!

Grimm complains against the new code

The economy Veronika Grimm has filed a lawsuit at the Wiesbaden Administrative Court to declare the new compliance code, which was adopted with a majority of 4 to 1. This code is intended to ensure that potential conflicts of interest are openly discussed in order to protect the independence of the council. Monika Schnitzer, the chairwoman of the committee, commented on the legal disputes: "Now we have to argue about the code in court - an unfortunate constellation."

Grimm himself is back to the content of the code with comments, but emphasizes the confidentiality of the procedure. The dispute could have deeper roots, since it may be related to Grimm's supervisory board mandate at Siemens Energy, which is considered problematic by the other members. They asked Grimm to choose between the mandate and their position in the Council of Experts.

personal conflicts in the background?

In addition to the differences in content, the dispute could also have personal dimensions. According to reports, there have already been tensions between Grimm and Schnitzer, both of which competed for the chair of the committee. While Schnitzer won the upper hand, Grimm seems to be dissatisfied with the decision. These internal conflicts harm the reputation of the Council of Experts and throw a shadow on the upcoming presentation of the annual report.