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Coalition Partners to Launch Commission Reviewing Germany’s COVID-19 Measures

The inquiry will gather lawmakers, experts, citizens affected by the pandemic in a consensus-driven process to draw lessons for future crises.

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Ein Selbsttest für Covid-19 liegt auf mehreren FFP2-Masken.
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Overview

  • Union and SPD finalized plans on June 20 to convene an Enquete-Kommission in the Bundestag tasked with assessing pandemic measures and shortcomings.
  • The commission is designed to avoid partisan blame by focusing on nonpartisan analysis and broad stakeholder engagement.
  • Membership will span parliamentarians, academics, practitioners and individuals hit hardest by the crisis, including families, healthcare workers and the self-employed.
  • The launch fulfills a promise from the CDU, CSU and SPD coalition agreement after previous review efforts stalled over internal disagreements.
  • A comprehensive final report is expected to deliver legislative recommendations aimed at bolstering Germany’s readiness for future health emergencies.