Overview

• An internal probe shows Spahn raised the net mask price to €4.50 from a recommended €2.83, representing a 60 percent increase.
• The damage to the state treasury from overpriced mask purchases is now estimated at €623 million, up from earlier figures.
• The Health Ministry faces outstanding manufacturer claims totaling €2.3 billion, with suppliers winning key lawsuits.
• The Sudhof report indicates Spahn may have violated the maximum price principle under PR No. 30/53 for public procurement.
• Opposition parties accuse the current Health Ministry of downplaying the report to protect Spahn; the Bund der Steuerzahler warns of potential official duty breaches.