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Friendship or cheating? Dispute over restaurant sale escalates in court!
A former politician and an advertiser violate their friendship over a contentious real estate sale in Graz-Mariatrost.
Friendship or cheating? Dispute over restaurant sale escalates in court!
In Graz-Mariatrost, a heated argument broke out between a former local councilor and an advertiser, which was fought out in court. The politician, who was a tipper for a former pub sale worth around 2.1 million euros, is demanding a commission of 37,800 euros from his former colleague, which she allegedly never paid. “I was her partner and it was agreed that we would split everything fifty-fifty,” he emphasized in the courtroom. The advertiser, however, rejects the allegations and emphasizes that there was no official agreement about a commission. She also emphasizes that she only wanted to help him financially out of friendship when he said he was doing poorly during the corona pandemic.
However, the theatrical performance in the courtroom led by Judge Julia Riffel never ended. Although the politician tried to portray the advertiser as a fraud, he was unable to provide any written evidence. “There is nothing in writing, but there is a lot of contradiction,” the judge stated and acquitted the defendant in case of doubt. The dispute continues as the verdict is not yet final, which further strains the dynamic between the two former friends.
Politicians and outside activities in focus
In parallel to the legal disputes, there is exciting news in the EU about the secondary employment of MPs. According to a report by the MIRROR EU parliamentarians currently have a variety of options to increase their income, which is once again fueling the discussion about transparency and lobbying. The membership of the Bavarian Farmers' Association in the German Farmers' Association illustrates the influence that lobby organizations have on EU politics. Some MPs, such as the aforementioned charcoal burner, have in the past made significant additional income from their connections to these organizations. It remains to be seen how the current situation of MPs will develop in times of increased public attention.