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.