Form unequivocal call for ex-Chancellor Schröder's medical verification - Call for Officially Verified Medical Document for Former Chancellor Schröder by Green Party
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is under scrutiny as he has twice missed a scheduled hearing before the Schwerin state parliament's investigative committee regarding the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, citing health concerns. However, the 81-year-old was seen in good spirits during the election of Olaf Lies as Lower Saxony's Minister President in Hanover.
In a recent letter to the committee, Schröder said he is not certain about a stable recovery from his burnout illness this year and advised avoiding unusual stress situations, especially those longer than an hour. This implies that he may not attend the hearing in the foreseeable future.
Green representative Hannes Damm finds Schröder's behavior peculiar, stating that a medical certificate is necessary to validate any cancellations in response to a summons. Schröder's letter to the committee addressing his role in the pipeline project was criticized by Damm, who deemed it an unacceptable substitute for personal oral testimony.
The SPD ethnic group within the committee suggests that feeling joy when dealing with a mental illness is common, and one doesn't have to be completely healthy to experience this emotion. However, they acknowledge that it's ultimately the doctors who make the decision about Schröder's health status.
Politically, Schröder remains supportive of the Nord Stream 2 project, stating that industry in Germany needs secure and affordable energy to remain competitive on the global market. Given that renewable energy is not always available, and nuclear power is not produced, Schröder advocated for natural gas and preferred pipelines to heavy oil-driven tankers delivering liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Although specific medical details about Schröder's recent hospitalization are not disclosed, the request for a medical certificate may stem from the need for transparency and accountability, particularly due to the geopolitical sensitivity of Nord Stream 2 and Schröder's continued involvement in Russian business interests.
- The continued scrutiny of former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder includes his role in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, with Green representative Hannes Damm questioning the validity of Schröder's health-related cancellations and calling for a medical certificate.
- In a recent letter, Schröder highlighted the importance of the steel industry to Germany's economy and competitiveness, citing the need for secure and affordable energy, and advocating for natural gas pipelines over heavy oil-driven tankers.
- The debate over Schröder's health and attendance at hearings has sparked a wider discussion on politics and mental health, with the SPD ethnic group acknowledging that one can experience joy while dealing with a mental illness, but ultimately leaving the final decision to medical professionals.
