COVID-19 Pandemic: Merkel Government's Mask Scandal - Former Health Minister Spahn under Fire!

COVID-19 Pandemic: Merkel Government's Mask Scandal - Former Health Minister Spahn under Fire!
In the Bundestag today, critical scrutiny focuses on the Merkel government's errors at the onset of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Former Health Minister Jens Spahn, a member of the CDU, faces intense questioning regarding the state procurement of protective masks, urgently needed during the early stages of the pandemic. Many contracts were hastily agreed upon without negotiations on fixed purchase prices, leading to significant financial risks. The Health Ministry later refused payment for some deliveries, citing quality issues, sparking legal disputes and potential billion-dollar losses for the state. Today, Jens Spahn must justify these decisions and explain why contracts were handled in this manner.
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