After the questioning of the Vorarlberg governor Markus Wallner (ÖVP) the day before, which was torn apart by countless discussions regarding the rules of procedure, the ÖVP corruption investigation committee is once once more addressing the advertisement affair surrounding the Vorarlberger Wirtschaftsbund.
In addition to Finance Minister Magnus Brunner (ÖVP), an auditor from the tax office and finance officer and entrepreneur Jürgen Rauch are invited. Rauch is considered to be well connected in the party and has donated to the Turquoises under ex-Chancellor Sebastian Kurz in the past.
At Brunner, in addition to the Vorarlberg advertisement affair, various causes relating to the Ministry of Finance, such as the events surrounding pollster Sabine Beinschab, will also be a topic. The Treasury plays a major role in the affair. An internal audit report confirmed irregularities in December 2021.
