CDU/CSU politicians want to strengthen crisis care

The CDU/CSU health politicians in the state parliamentary groups are calling for funds from the federal government's special fund for medical care in the event of a crisis. This is the result of a joint resolution passed by the health policy spokespersons of the state parliamentary groups. According to the resolution, the aim is to permanently secure and better network this care in crises, disasters and in the event of defence, according to the Thuringian CDU parliamentary group.

The federal and state governments, local authorities, hospitals, emergency services, the German Armed Forces and aid organizations should work closely together to achieve this. The necessary investments in infrastructure, equipment, training and digital systems should be financed by funds from the federal government's special fund, according to the resolution.

Less dependence on global supply chains

"In Thuringia, as in the whole of Germany, we must ensure that people - whether in the city or in the countryside - can count on reliable medical care in an emergency," said Christoph Zippel, health policy spokesperson for the CDU parliamentary group in the Thuringian state parliament.

The demands also include establishing, expanding and securing European production in order to reduce dependence on global supply chains and build up strategic reserves. The supply of medicines, medical supplies and protective equipment must become independent of the global market,