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Scandals surrounding Habeck: CSU calls for investigative committee to withdraw!
CSU calls for a committee of inquiry into Habeck's handling of taxpayers' money after Northvolt's insolvency; Resignation as Minister of Economic Affairs.
Scandals surrounding Habeck: CSU calls for investigative committee to withdraw!
Robert Habeck, the Green Party MP, has announced that he will withdraw from the Bundestag. This withdrawal comes at a time of intense criticism and calls for a committee of inquiry to examine Habeck's alleged failures during his term as Federal Economics Minister. CSU General Secretary Martin Huber has called for such a committee to review Habeck's handling of taxpayers' money sueddeutsche.de reported.
Huber has made it clear that Habeck's withdrawal cannot cover up his misconduct as a minister. During the investigation, he demanded clarification on several scandals in which Habeck was involved. In particular, he mentions the bankruptcy of the battery manufacturer Northvolt, which took place in Sweden in March 2025, as well as the failed plans for chip factories by Intel and Wolfspeed in Germany. This criticism is also supported by the Results of the investigation into Northvolt underlines where unclear decisions when granting government loans could lead to significant financial damage for taxpayers.
Accusations against Habeck
Martin Huber also emphasized that the question remains as to how Northvolt was able to file for bankruptcy after the KfW approved around 600 million euros in state loans. Under Habeck's supervision, there is a lack of regular auditing of the funds spent, which is worrying among experts. The Federal Audit Office has accused Habeck of having allocated tax money carelessly and of not adequately assessing economic risks. In the past, Habeck had vehemently defended the subsidies for Northvolt.
In this context, Huber even describes Habeck as the “worst economics minister of all time”. In order to set up the investigative committee, at least a quarter of the members of the Bundestag must vote. Since the CDU and CSU have enough votes, they could convene the committee on their own.
Overall, the situation is getting worse for Habeck, as his withdrawal from the Bundestag is directly related to the demand for more transparency and responsibility. The shadow of Northvolt's insolvency and the associated allegations of mismanagement and failure to handle taxpayers' money appear to have a lasting impact on Habeck's political career.