Virologist Streeck testifies in the Corona Committee

Virologist Hendrik Streeck is to be the first witness to testify in the parliamentary committee of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic. Streeck (47), who won a direct mandate for the CDU in the Bundestag elections, is due to appear before the committee in Dresden next Thursday (March 6), the state parliament announced. Streeck's colleague Klaus Stöhr will then be summoned.

Committee of Inquiry set up at the instigation of the AfD

The Committee of Inquiry was set up at the instigation of the AfD. A large part of the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance had agreed to the AfD motion to set up the committee. The members were elected unanimously. The committee consists of 18 members, with the CDU representing seven members, the AfD six and the BSW two. The SPD, Greens and Left Party can each send one MP. The chairman is CDU politician Andreas Nowak.

Commission of Inquiry is also looking into the pandemic

In addition to the U-Committee, a Commission of Inquiry is also looking into the pandemic in Saxony. It is to present a final report by the end of 2027 if possible. According to the CDU, the commission should not only learn lessons, but also make a contribution to reconciliation and social cohesion.