Steinmeier calls for a quick reappraisal of Corona policy of your choice!
Steinmeier calls for a quick reappraisal of Corona policy of your choice!
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has urged to comprehensively process Corona policy after the upcoming federal election. In an explanation, he emphasized the urgency of this topic and declared his willingness to initiate the processing itself if the new government and the new Bundestag do not implement this. Steinmeier sees this review a way to regain the trust of citizens in democracy. It should be noted that no comprehensive analysis of the protective measures that were taken during the pandemic, such as mask duties, vaccinations and school and business closures, has not been determined during the previous election period. The Bundestag is newly elected in a month, there is not much time for a rapid communication about the "how" of the processing. Radio Ennepe Ruhr reports emphasized that public expectations of such a processing were great. However, he warned against losing his search for culprits and instead called for transparency and accounting about the Corona measures taken.
The demand for a comprehensive processing is supported by various political parties. The CDU is open to this topic. Deputy CDU general secretary Christina Stumpp expressed the need to deal with Corona pandemic at the federal level in the press. Other political actors, such as Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, and civil society organizations also express their wish for an analysis. According to a report of the Süddeutsche Zeitung there is a large majority among the parties, from the left to the AfD, which calls for such a review. A citizens' survey from December showed that 55% of the respondents support a more intensive examination of dealing with the handling during pandemic, while 38% spoke against it.
social gap and political responsibility
In retrospect, it turns out that pandemic has intensified a social gap in Germany. Important questions remain unanswered. Why were schools closed while offices were allowed to stay open? These and similar questions have led to a feeling of alienation between the decision -makers and the population. The Augsburger Allgemeine emphasizes that this has favored the rise of right-wing populist parties in many countries. Steinmeier's warning that the repressed is dangerous and can quickly serve as a breeding ground for populism vibrates.It is not too late to pull the teachings from Corona pandemic. Steinmeier and various groups hope for a consolidation of democracy and preparation for future pandemics through an honest examination of the past. Suggestions such as experts, encroachment commissions or a Corona citizens' council are also in the room to design this process. It is becoming increasingly important to act quickly to show political will and to ensure that such mistakes do not happen again.
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