Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the two administrative appeals could be consolidated into one proceeding.
Extrahierter Entscheid
The appeals could be consolidated because they were based on substantially the same facts, raised the same legal questions, and involved the same parties.
Extrahierte Begründung
Although the VRPG contains no express consolidation rule, joinder is permissible for reasons of procedural economy when the factual background, legal issues, and parties are essentially identical. Those conditions were clearly met here, and all participants agreed to consolidation.