German Health Leaders Call for Comprehensive Review of Pandemic Measures

The Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung urges an evaluation of COVID-19 policies to prepare for future pandemics and restore public trust.

Andreas Gassen, head of the Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung (KBV), has called for a systematic review of Germany's COVID-19 measures five years after the first lockdowns.
Gassen emphasized the need for an Enquete Commission to assess what worked, what failed, and what was not followed during the pandemic response.
The KBV argues that a transparent evaluation is essential for preparing for future pandemics, which Gassen asserts are inevitable.
Gassen highlighted that the credibility of political leadership is at stake, citing declining public trust in government institutions as reflected in recent election results.
The review would not assign blame but focus on learning from past decisions, including lockdowns, school closures, and other restrictive measures implemented starting in March 2020.