The appointment process for the president of the Higher Administrative Court in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is being restarted amid allegations of favoritism and procedural errors.
Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach announced that the selection process will be revisited after a top candidate's evaluation was deemed flawed.
The evaluation, which had been conducted by Interior State Secretary Daniela Lesmeister, was criticized for being potentially biased, as Lesmeister had only supervised the candidate for two months.
This has led to accusations of manipulation and favoritism, with opposition parties calling for resignations.
A parliamentary committee is investigating whether political connections influenced the selection.
The position has been vacant for over three years, and the new selection process aims to ensure fairness and transparency.
