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> So far the politicians listened to expert advice which is precisely what I expect from them. This is simply not true. The response of the Merkel administrati
by mbeex 7y ago
> So far the politicians listened to expert advice which is precisely what I expect from them.
This is simply not true. The response of the Merkel administration is one of the slowest and inconsequential in whole Europe. Very probably accompanied by deliberately playing down death cases and infection numbers in general if anectotical information and comparison with the numbers of surrounding countries has any value.
- kriro 7y agoI think they have handled it pretty well. I'm pretty sure they spent some time talking to experts. I've worked in a research project on crisis management before and have a very high opinion of the Robert Koch Institute which was one of the partners (and am generally quite critical of government organizations). Given the political infrastructure (states can make the decisions in many areas), I think the reaction was pretty good so far. One of the major concerns is always avoiding panics. I'm pretty sure they are balancing all official statements against that. Tbh. the most important thing for me is that you listen to experts and don't overreact.
- wirrbel 7y agoIn retrospect I think three things could have been handled better. Screening for fever at airports and clearer rules for self quarantining of people after traveling. Third point is control of medical and hygienic supply chains. Otherwise okish response I would say. Also no indication for dow playing. Maybe a bit reluctant with shut downs of Carnevale, clubs and ski vacationing
- mbeex 7y agoAs a starter (in German): https://www.tichyseinblick.de/daili-es-sentials/wie-die-corona-gefahr-unterschaetzt-und-verschleppt-wurde/ https://www.tichyseinblick.de/daili-es-sentials/wie-die-coro...