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Spahn for Corona processing from all perspectives
Jens Spahn believes that a review of the Corona policy would also be good for society. photo
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There are increasing voices in parliament to fundamentally evaluate the official Corona measures with masks and vaccination certificates. Jens Spahn was responsible at the time – how does he feel about it?
Former Health Minister Jens Spahn advocates a comprehensive review of the issue Corona policy by the Bundestag. “This can neither be rose-colored glasses for the federal government at the time nor a people’s court for the corona deniers,” said the CDU politician to the dpa. By the end of the pandemic, 70 to 80 percent of Germans would have supported the Corona policy. “That’s why all perspectives have to be reflected there.” Working on it in order to learn and better prepare for a pandemic or other crisis definitely makes sense.
“My impression is that it would also be good for society,” said Spahn, who was minister at the height of the Corona crisis and until the end of 2021. On the question of how the process could be dealt with, he said: “We are a representative democracy. What needs to be discussed belongs in the Bundestag.” In his view, a study commission would therefore be a good solution.
The FDP and the Union, among others, have spoken out in favor of such a committee with representatives and experts. SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich suggested a citizens’ assembly with randomly selected participants and then a commission with states and municipalities. The focus for a review is on protective rules with masks, tests and vaccinations or school closures.