Last chance for Grasser: Appointment procedure at the OGH begins!

Last chance for Grasser: Appointment procedure at the OGH begins!

A crucial moment in Austria's history is heralded in the Vienna judicial Palace on Thursday at 10 a.m. The Supreme Court (OGH) examines the appointment of Karl-Heinz Grasser, the former finance minister, who was convicted of selling 60,000 federal apartments for his role. According to a judgment of the Vienna Court of Criminal Court, which was made in December 2020, Grasser received a prison sentence of eight years. This is the final step in the legal processing of his era, which is affected with many controversy. Other prominent people such as the ex-FPÖ general secretary Walter Meischberger and the lobbyist Peter Hochegger, who were also condemned to the machinations for their entanglements, also look at the upcoming procedure.

week of fate for the ex-minister

The appeal procedure at the OGH was set for four days and could lead to a faster judgment. The judge Marion Hohenecker leads the process that decides whether the initial judgment is lifted or confirmed. The possibility of lifting the saying or a complete confirmation of the judgment is in the room, which could have serious consequences for Grasser and his co -accused. The complexity of the case and the public attention he excited underline the importance of this procedure for the judiciary and the political landscape in Austria.