As you know, no answer is also an answer. The journalist who interviewed the SPD politician Philipp da Cunha at a major party event probably had to draw this conclusion resignedly. Because the MP dodged the question of cost for several minutes and instead repeated the same sentences several times. The viral video of the interview drew criticism from both social media platforms and the competition.
Clear question – clear answer. As was often the case in the past, it is not always easy to interview politicians. Especially when it comes to explosive situations like possible abuse…
Philipp da Cunha just messes it up
The event, organized by the SPD faction in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, drew criticism, ridicule and malice, especially online. But not because of the event itself, but because of the evasive interview answers of Secretary of State Philipp da Cunha. In an interview with NDR, the politician more or less skillfully avoided a simple question.
“You’re not answering, so let’s forget!”
The background to the conversation was a citizens’ consultation for which the SPD faction in the state parliament had booked a four-star hotel, the “Golchener-Hof” near Brüel. “How much did that cost?” A simple question, with which the journalist probably meant to allude to the fact that the selected hotel belongs to the husband of an SPD colleague. But how could the questioner know that after ten questions he still wouldn’t get an answer? He got the same answers every time. None, however, in answer to his question. Such a citizens’ forum has existed for 15 years and it is very important to answer citizens’ questions. In addition, you pay a “local price”. And the litany begins again…
Everything went “legally clean”.
“When taxpayers’ money is involved, the appearance of advantage should be avoided,” critics said in reference to the non-existent answers. There was also criticism from the competition. However, in a press conference, the SPD rejected these allegations. Everything went “legally clean”.
Source: Krone
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