Köpping rejects allegations of nepotism

In her speech in the state parliament, Köpping also addressed the refugee crisis, which reached its peak in 2016. At that time, she said, it had not been possible to ensure from the outset that administrative processes had run properly and legally cleanly in all aspects, due to the turbulent times, staffing deficits and the novelty of the funding. That pained her greatly, she said. "We did the right thing. But we have not always done it right."

The AfD had requested the special session and had to face the reproach from all factions to make an unknown audit report the basis of accusations. AfD faction leader Jörg Urban called on Köpping to show corruption the red card, otherwise she herself would be unacceptable.

Sören Voigt (CDU) accused the AfD of trying to stir up trouble. "Once again, the AfD throws stones into the water and see what waves they make." Green Party politician Valentin Lippmann saw the AfD's behavior as a "bizarre spectacle." Under the guise of supposed transparency, he said, the AfD, of all parties, allegedly wants to avert damage to the rule of law and democracy. Nevertheless, the parliamentary groups of CDU, Greens, Left and SPD also demanded clarification on the criticisms of the Court of Auditors.