Former Hannover city councillor Hülya Iri is taking legal action against the state’s demand for the repayment of €1.2 million in funding awarded to her integration association. The dispute follows an investigation by the public prosecutor’s office into allegations of subsidy fraud related to the funds. Iri received the substantial sum to support the work of her organization, which aimed to promote integration initiatives. The state is now seeking to reclaim the money, prompting Iri to file a lawsuit challenging the repayment request. Details of the alleged fraud are still under investigation. The case stems from reporting conducted by SPIEGEL magazine, which initially brought the scrutiny to the funding allocation. The legal proceedings will determine whether Iri is required to return the €1.2 million.