RKI releases declassified crisis meeting minutes, revealing government chaos
Background
The minutes cover the period from January 2020 to April 2021 and provide a glimpse into the decision-making process of the German government during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Findings
The minutes reveal a number of shortcomings in the government's response to the pandemic, including:
- Delays in decision-making
- Lack of coordination between different departments
- Insufficient information sharing
Reactions
The release of the minutes has sparked outrage among some opposition politicians, who have accused the government of mishandling the pandemic.
The government has defended its handling of the pandemic, but has admitted that there were some mistakes made in the early stages.
The minutes are likely to form the basis of a parliamentary inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic.
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