FPÖ demands investigation: Was a deep state behind Pilnacek's death?

FPÖ demands investigation: Was a deep state behind Pilnacek's death?

Krems, Österreich - The FPÖ plans the establishment of a committee of inquiry, which is intended to clarify the events around the death of the former judiciary Christian Pilnacek. This reports Oe24 . The FPÖ general secretary Christian Hafenecker expressed that the committee also wanted to illuminate the so-called "deep state" within the ÖVP's interior ministry. Pilnacek's death is cited as a "striking example" that could influence the political landscape of Austria.

Hafenecker pointed out that the surveys are expected to begin in mid -September. The FPÖ assumes that it can set up the committee of inquiry on its own. The application is almost finished and is to be brought in in April. The National Council meeting on April 24th.

statements about the police and for investigations

in connection with Christian Pilnacek's death, which was found dead at Krems on October 20, 2023, Hafenecker criticized the acceptance of personal data. He suspected that his data carrier had been intercepted. The State Criminal Police Office of Lower Austria led the investigation into the death of Pilnacek. The public prosecutor's office in Krems ruled out third -party fault on the basis of an expert opinion, and the Lower Austrian state police director Franz Popp confirmed that all relevant regulations and legal provisions were observed.

The Vienna Chief Prosecutor's Office made it clear that the Krems public prosecutor's office took all the necessary steps to clarify the facts. However, the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKSTA) investigates Lower Austrian officials because of the acceptance of personal objects according to the discovery of the body. This adds another dimension to the already tense political conditions in Austria.

political climate in Austria

The political landscape in Austria has been shaped by a shift to the right for some time. As in a podcast by SPIEGEL is discussed, affairs and investigations significantly influence the political climate. The country is located on a crossroads, where the processing of critical events such as the death of Pilnacek could be crucial for the perception of legal state and political transparency.

The final examination of the folklife lawyer Elisabeth Schwetz nominated by FPÖ until September for police work in connection with Pilnacek's death could also play an important role. In the context of the intended committee of inquiry, it becomes clear that the FPÖ sees the highest need for action.