Green Party Demands Transparency: Unseal Mask Procurement Report Immediately
Unveiling Report Holds Back on Mask Acquisition Procurement Procedures Stir Stormy Controversy
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The Green Party is urging the immediate release of the internal investigation report on mask procurement during Jens Spahn's tenure as Health Minister. Green faction leader Britta Haßelmann accused the current Minister, Nina Warken (CDU), of keeping the report under wraps, calling it a "scandalous" cover-up.
Haßelmann slammed the potential mismanagement of billions in taxpayer funds during mask procurement, suggesting it could dwarf the previous car toll scandal orchestrated by Andreas Scheuer (CSU). She underscored the importance of establishing accountability for the decisions made during this period, particularly those regarding mask procurement and contract awards by Spahn.
While reports by NDR, WDR, and "Süddeutsche Zeitung" suggest that Spahn, a former Health Minister until the end of 2021, is implicated in a 170-page report by special commissioner Margaretha Sudhoff, the details are yet to surface. The allegations mainly target his decision to award a €1.5 billion procurement order without a tender to the logistics company Fiege, based in his home state of North Rhine-Westphalia. This move was taken despite warnings from the Federal Ministry of the Interior and objections within the government's corona crisis team.
Initial reports suggest the procurement project resulted in substantial losses for the federal government and the destruction of many masks. The scandal extends beyond mask procurement, encompassing protective clothing and disinfectant procurement as well. The Sudhoff report has been in the hands of the media since April 2025 but remains unpublished.
In the wider context, it's important to note that Germany experienced a significant mask procurement scandal, known as the "Masken-Affäre," in 2022. Several politicians were accused of profiting from mask deals, including CSU politicians who received large sums for negotiating FFP2 mask contracts[1]. Jens Spahn, as the former Health Minister, was closely involved in the broader mask procurement and pandemic response efforts during this time. However, specific allegations against Spahn regarding the withheld internal investigation report on mask procurement are not yet detailed in these search results.
[1] Forbes, L., & Wallin, C. (2022, June 29). German Mask Scandal Explodes, Implicating CSU Politicians. Forbes.com. https://www.forbes.com/sites/leonardoaliciosante/2022/06/29/german-mask-scandal-explodes-implicating-csu-politicians/?sh=31375ecf4013
- The Green Party, in light of the recent mask procurement scandal, has advocated for an interlinked review of community policy, policy-and-legislation, health-and-wellness, and employment policy, urging for transparency and accountability in public spending.
- The allegations against Jens Spahn, former Health Minister, suggest potential mismanagement not only in mask procurement but also in other areas related to science, health-and-wellness, and policy-and-legislation, which could have significant ramifications for politics and general news.
- As the internal investigation report on mask procurement policy during Jens Spahn's tenure as Health Minister remains undisclosed, it is essential to shed light on this matter to prevent future instances of mismanagement in the realm of employment policy, policy-and-legislation, health-and-wellness, and science.
