Former Federal Minister of Transport, Andreas Scheuer (CSU), is reportedly set to receive financial support for his legal fees in the upcoming trial. According to reports from “Spiegel,” Scheuer’s former ministry has generally agreed to cover his legal costs, though the specific terms have yet to be clarified.
Previously, the Federal Ministry of Transport had rejected Scheuer’s request for the ministry to cover his legal expenses-a process known in official parlance as granting legal protection. A letter sent to Scheuer in May 2022 indicated that his claim had lapsed upon receiving his dismissal certificate. At that time, the building was overseen by FDP politician Volker Wissing. However, it appears that a change of heart occurred since the Union party resumed control of the transport portfolio.
The trial against Scheuer is scheduled to begin next Monday before the 38th Major Criminal Chamber at the Berlin Regional Court. He stands accused of making a false statement before a parliamentary investigation committee regarding the failed car toll. A total of twelve days of court proceedings have been allocated. Scheuer has refuted the accusations through his attorney, who told “Spiegel” that his client would defend himself against the charges.
