Anticipates Society Tranquility from the Corona Investigation Panel, as stated by the Chairman. - Investigation Committee "Peace of Society" anticipates meeting with the Chairman
The Corona Inquiry Commission, established by the German Bundestag, is set to commence its work in September 2025, with the primary objective of conducting a comprehensive and scientifically grounded review of the coronavirus pandemic and the government’s response to it, with the goal of drawing lessons for future pandemic preparedness [1][3][4].
The commission, consisting of 14 members of the Bundestag and 14 experts, has been established to regain public trust, provide knowledge and actionable recommendations, and evaluate past measures taken at the federal level [1][3]. The commission's focus includes the examination of protective policies such as mask mandates, testing regimes, and social restrictions, which had not been fully analyzed in previous legislative terms [1][3].
The commission will also incorporate broad societal perspectives by involving experts from various fields as well as public hearings that include stakeholders and affected citizens, with particular attention to gathering input from younger populations via age-appropriate surveys [3]. To ensure transparency and accountability, the commission will publish detailed minutes of sessions and allow commission members to submit individual opinions on findings and proposals [3].
The commission is not established to assign political blame but to learn from the past to prepare for future crises. Its key focus is on a thorough evaluation of the German pandemic response to restore trust and better prepare the country for future health crises by learning from the experiences and gaps revealed during COVID-19 [1][2][3].
The commission was established with the votes of all factions except the AfD. The Bundestag established the commission to calm the crisis situation and to provide a platform for a thorough examination of the pandemic and the decisions and measures taken during the crisis [1][3].
The commission's work is expected to last for approximately two years, with a comprehensive final report and recommendations due to be submitted by mid-2027 [1][3]. The commission, under the leadership of CDU MP Franziska Hoppermann, will play a crucial role in shaping Germany's future pandemic preparedness and response strategies.
- The Commission, under the leadership of CDU MP Franziska Hoppermann, will provide vocational training to its members and experts, focusing on understanding health-and-wellness aspects related to medical-conditions and general-news, particularly in the context of pandemics like COVID-19.
- As part of their vocational training, commission members will scrutinize past policies such as mask mandates, testing regimes, and social restrictions, and will incorporate science and society's perspectives, including younger populations, during their examinations.
- Upon completion of their two-year tenure, the Commission will publish a comprehensive report containing their findings, lessons learned, and actionable recommendations for community policy, which will contribute to Germany's preparedness and response strategies in future health crises, while avoiding political blame or assignations.
