German Culture Minister Defies Calls to Resign Over Elite Summit Scandal
Germany’s Minister of State for Culture and Media, Wolfram Weimer, has rejected calls to resign over the Ludwig Erhard Summit controversy. He insisted he would not step down, framing the criticism as a targeted campaign by right-wing opponents. The controversy centres on allegations that his media group sold high-priced access to politicians at the event.
The Ludwig Erhard Summit, organized by Weimer Media Group, charged participants up to €80,000 for attendance. Critics argued the event created a pay-to-play system, offering privileged access to senior officials. Weimer dismissed these claims, stating he had fully complied with the Federal Ministers Act upon taking office.
Weimer’s refusal to resign leaves the controversy unresolved for now. His decision to transfer shares into a blind trust and step back from publishing activities follows legal requirements. The debate over political access and transparency in the Ludwig Erhard Summit, however, is likely to continue.
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