Agriculture Minister of Brandenburg to Dismiss State Secretary - Minister of Agriculture in Brandenburg advocates for dismissal of State Secretary
In the heart of Brandenburg, a political storm is brewing. Hanka Mittelstaedt, the Minister of Agriculture, has requested the dismissal of her State Secretary, Gregor Beyer, due to a disagreement over the management of the region's wolf population.
According to reports, Gregor Beyer, a former managing director of the Forum Nature and a temporary federal speaker for NABU on forest and hunting policy, had been actively involved in bringing Beyer into the ministry. However, their relationship has since soured, primarily due to differences in opinion regarding a possible culling quota for wolves and the estimation of their numbers.
Beyer had spoken of at least 1,000 animals, probably around 1,500 to 1,600. In contrast, Mittelstaedt has not yet committed to a specific culling quota, while Beyer initially mentioned a quota of 15 percent. This discrepancy has led to public criticism from Mittelstaedt, who deemed Beyer's proposals as "premature."
The German Press Agency has reported on the conflict between Mittelstaedt and Beyer. The Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) Brandenburg has also weighed in, welcoming Mittelstaedt's decision regarding Beyer's dismissal. Christiane Schröder, the state managing director of NABU, expressed that data and facts sometimes played a minor role for Beyer.
Notably, as an active hunter, Beyer represented NABU on forest and hunting policy. However, no information was provided about any other associations Beyer was active in.
Dietmar Woidke, the Prime Minister of Brandenburg, has not been directly mentioned in the recent developments. The ministry initially did not comment on the matter.
It is important to note that Mittelstaedt was previously involved in the agricultural marketing association Pro Agro. The Nature and Biodiversity Foundation, however, did not play a reported role in the disputes between Mittelstaedt and Beyer. The conflict led to Beyer's requested transfer and official dismissal at Mittelstaedt's request without mention of the Foundation's involvement.
Gernot Schmidt, the SPD district administrator, played a role in bringing Beyer into the ministry. Despite his involvement, he has not been directly involved in the recent conflict.
As of the time of the report, no decision has been made regarding Beyer's dismissal. This political drama continues to unfold in Brandenburg, with the future of its wolf management policies hanging in the balance.
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