Petra Pau Reflects on Health Challenges as She Retires from Bundestag

The outgoing Bundestag Vice President shares her experiences with vocal health, a past injury, and navigating the healthcare system.

Petra Pau, Bundestag Vice President and member of Die Linke, is retiring after 27 years in office but plans to remain politically active.
Pau has managed a long-term vocal health condition through specialized breathing techniques and speaking strategies.
She recounted a past accident in a paternoster elevator that left her temporarily in a wheelchair due to a broken ankle.
Pau highlighted disparities in the German healthcare system, sharing her challenges as a publicly insured patient compared to private insurance holders.
Despite health struggles, Pau expressed confidence in her ability to manage her condition and continue contributing to political discourse.