Ein Update zu diesem 3 Jahre alten Beitrag. Sollte ich mich an dieser Stelle freiwillig melden?

its either sheer incompetence or hypocrisy

Why not?

Bring more people in too. 
Make an inspirational video too. Do not forget the infinite glove. 

If there’s demand, make your voices heard. Contact the ministry and let them know that you care about having this effort finalised.

Ask Fidias to make a video about it. Go to his podcast and complain.
It sounds stupid but you have more chance that way.