Former Finance Minister Grasser is fighting for his freedom in the BUWOG process!

Former Finance Minister Grasser is fighting for his freedom in the BUWOG process!

A fateful moment in the Palace of Justice: Former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser fervently defended himself against the serious allegations in the Buwog trial. On the second day of the trial, his passionate words silenced the court. Grasser, who faces up to eight years in prison, said: “It is very important to me to tell you that I have not betrayed any secrets.” He made it clear that the sale of the state-owned properties was carried out in the best interests of the Republic and secured his position with the argument: “The best bidder won the contract.” Kosmo reported about his urgent appeals and the pressure he was exposed to over the 16 years of the process.

Grasser once again emphasized that the procedure represents an immense burden for him: “It takes 1,635 days and nights that you constantly think about this procedure.” He particularly emphasized the importance of the verdict: “At the end of the day, you decide about my life, my fate.” On Tuesday at 10 a.m. the Supreme Court will decide whether Grasser should go to prison. The proceedings were examined by the General Prosecutor's Office, which repeatedly dismissed the defense's allegations as unfounded. The possibility of bias on the part of the judge was also ruled out. As OE24 reports, Grasser remains confident despite the pressure and says: “I have a clear conscience.” His co-defendant shows similar conviction: “To this day I don’t have the feeling that I have done anything wrong.” The verdict is eagerly awaited and could have far-reaching consequences for Grasser and the Buwog affair.