The AfD parliamentary group has questioned the federal government on its decision to spend €8 million of taxpayers’ money on installing solar systems and LED lights at four Moroccan mosques.
The German federal government has been questioned over its decision to spend over €8 million of taxpayers’ money on improving energy efficiency in four Moroccan mosques.
From 2015 to 2021, the government in Berlin, through the Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), allocated €8.09 million for projects primarily focused on installing LED lighting, solar systems, and photovoltaic panels in Islamic places of worship across Morocco.
The initiative has sparked controversy, particularly among members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, who have raised questions about the appropriateness of such spending. Its parliamentary faction subsequently submitted questions to the relevant governmental department demanding an explanation of how the money was spent.