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Germany: Armin Lasset admits part of his book is plagiarism

The candidate of the Christian Union (CDU / CSU) for the Chancellery Armin Lassett admitted earlier tonight that extensive excerpts from the book he wrote in 2009 were a product of plagiarism. He even apologized, stressing that the issue of copyright is particularly important to him.

«My book “Die Austiegserpublik” contains clear mistakes for which I am responsible. I would like to apologize directly, “Because writing care and respecting copyright is for me a matter of respect for other authors,” said Mr. Lassett, who wrote the book when he was still Minister for Integration in North Rhine-Westphalia, where he is currently Prime Minister. . He even stressed that he has already asked for his entire book to be re-examined.

The case plagiarism came to light earlier today, when researcher Martin Heidingsfelder posted on Twitter an excerpt from Mr. Lassett’s book and an excerpt from a work by Carsten Weitzenger, a sustainable development expert. Heidingsfelder also said that he had sent Armin Lasset a questionnaire, to which the Chancellor responded immediately. He even stated that he sees no reason to continue researching the book, since Mr. Lassett promised to do so.

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