AustriaThe final report of the investigation committee 'Neue Eisenstädter' (Nebau), presented by Landtagspräsidentin Astrid Eisenkopf (SPÖ) and Verfahrensrichter Wolfgang Köller, concludes that the state's oversight was 'exemplary,' and the appointment of a government commissioner was 'justifiable.' The report does not criticize the red-green provincial government for adopting the opinion of their special auditor, Johannes Zink, regarding the sale of investor apartments and high interest rates. However, the issue remains unresolved, as the ownership transfer of Nebau has not yet been finalized, and the government commissioner continues to serve. Two complaints against the commissioner's appointment are still pending at the Landesverwaltungsgericht (LVwG). The investigation focused on the period between October 1, 2023, and October 15, 2025, but significant developments have occurred since then, including the province's plan to take over 70% of Nebau. Key figures such as Landeshauptmann Hans Peter Doskozil and Raiffeisengeneral Rudolf Könighofer did not attend hearings due to health reasons, while others cited professional obligations.
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