Elisabeth Kaiser: Loss of trust in East Germany after the pandemic
The Federal Government Commissioner for East Germany, Elisabeth Kaiser, has critically addressed the current political climate in the new federal states. In a recent statement, she emphasized that many citizens in East Germany continue to feel a significant distance from politics.
According to Kaiser, the COVID-19 pandemic has left deep marks on many people. She describes the pandemic period as a "profound breach of trust" that has had a lasting negative impact on the relationship between the population and political decision-makers. Many people feel that they were not sufficiently understood or heard during the measures taken at that time.
The Commissioner explained that this frustration is not just a short-term feeling, but represents a challenge for social cohesion. She noted that it is important to take people's concerns seriously and to improve the dialogue between the government and citizens on the ground.
In summary, addressing the experiences of the pandemic remains a central task for politics. Through her work, Elisabeth Kaiser aims to contribute to gradually rebuilding the lost trust and to making political processes more transparent for the people in East Germany.