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The recently disclosed Margaretha Sudhof report, which was initially confidential but is now available in its entirety without redactions, sheds new light on Jens Spahn's handling of mask procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising significant questions about his political standing [3][2].

Key findings from the report include:

1. **Lack of Competitive Bidding:** The report confirms that the logistics company responsible for distributing masks during the early pandemic phase was chosen without undergoing a competitive tendering process. This lack of transparency and adherence to standard procurement procedures is a major point of criticism [2][3].

2. **Logistical Failures:** The chosen logistics firm struggled to manage the enormous volume of masks, leading to logistical failures and supply bottlenecks [2].

3. **Disregard for Departmental Advice:** Jens Spahn ordered masks on a large scale, often at high prices, in some cases against the advice of his specialized departments [2][5][1].

4. **Excessive and Mismanaged Contracts:** The report underscores that the government entered into hundreds of contracts (around 700, totalling €6.4 billion for masks) without setting an upper limit on order size or clearly defined quality standards. This is in stark contrast to the original budget of €1.2 billion. In numerous instances, payments were later refused due to alleged quality issues or delivery delays, leading to legal challenges from suppliers [2][1].

5. **Political and Legal Consequences:** Opposition parties, such as the Left Party, are calling for Spahn’s resignation as parliamentary group leader, citing the reckless use of taxpayer money. If courts rule against the government in ongoing lawsuits, potential liabilities could reach around €2 billion [1][5].

The unredacted report has intensified political pressure on Spahn, as it provides the first comprehensive account of decision-making and shortcomings during the mask procurement crisis [3][2].

The report also suggests that Niels Korte, a former Berlin CDU Bundestag candidate, was granted a questionable "compensation" and a long delivery period. The report reveals that Korte's company, Areal Invest, received a compensation amount of 17.999.000 euros from Spahn's ministry [6].

The redactions in the report may suggest an attempt to hide evidence of Spahn's involvement in procurement decisions. Frequently, reference sources in the report are redacted, which may indicate Spahn's involvement [7].

Special envoy Margaretha Sudhof found the "piece prices of over 7 euros" for the masks "hard to understand" [8].

The report without redactions is now in the possession of several media outlets, including the Norddeutscher Rundfunk, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, and Süddeutsche Zeitung.

[1] https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article219185858/Corona-Maskenaffäre-Jens-Spahn-kritisiert-zunehmend-auch-von-CDU-Wählern.html [2] https://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2021-10/maskenaffaere-spahn-sudhof-report-vertraulich-entdeckt [3] https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/maskenaffaere-sudhof-101.html [4] https://www.n24.de/politik/deutschland/maskenaffaere-sudhof-report-entdeckt-101.html [5] https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/maskenaffaere-corona-jens-spahn-sudhof-report-1.5891338 [6] https://www.br.de/nachrichten/deutschland/maskenaffaere-sudhof-report-vertraulich-entdeckt,HZ18ZK4 [7] https://www.n24.de/politik/deutschland/maskenaffaere-sudhof-report-entdeckt-101.html [8] https://www.n24.de/politik/deutschland/maskenaffaere-sudhof-report-entdeckt-101.html

  1. The unredacted Margaretha Sudhof report has raised concerns about the health-and-wellness sector, specifically the procurement of medical-conditions related supplies, as questions surrounding Jens Spahn's political standing and potential errors in mask procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic come to light.
  2. Not only did the report confirm a lack of competitive bidding in the selection of the logistics company responsible for mask distribution, but it also highlighted logistical failures, disregard for departmental advice, and excessive and mismanaged contracts, all of which have considerable implications for science, politics, and general news.
  3. Furthermore, the report's detailed account of sudden compensation payments to a former CDU Bundestag candidate and the potential hiding of evidence through redactions adds a layer of intrigue to the health and wellness debate, further fueling public interest and discussions in the realm of politics and medicine.

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