Scholz, as claimed by Laschet, also underwent expenses for coronavirus testing.
As the autumn season approaches, there has been no confirmation of a new policy charging unvaccinated adults for COVID-19 tests in Germany, according to the latest reports.
Previously, Germany offered free voluntary coronavirus testing, including "Bürgertests," which were available for everyone until October 2021. At that time, the government ended free tests for most people, except for children, teens, and certain medical exemptions, due to the increased vaccine availability for all citizens [1].
Although discussions about ending free tests or adjusting testing policy have occurred, no recent official updates or specific announcements from Olaf Scholz, the current chancellor of Germany, about charging unvaccinated adults from autumn 2025 have been found [1]. As a result, the suggestion that Scholz proposed such a policy may be outdated, misreported, or not currently enacted.
It is advisable to monitor official German government health channels for precise confirmation regarding any new testing policies. In the meantime, it is essential to note that Olaf Scholz has expressed hope that Germany will fare better this autumn and winter due to vaccinations, and he has prioritised in-person teaching at schools [2].
During the upcoming conference between the heads of government of the federal states and the federal government, the further course of action in the corona pandemic will be discussed [3]. These statements were made by Olaf Scholz to the "Süddeutschen Zeitung."
References:
[1] Source: German Federal Ministry of Health
[2] Source: Süddeutschen Zeitung
[3] Source: German Federal Government
- The ongoing policy-and-legislation discussions surrounding COVID-19 testing in Germany, as reported in the Sohnstimmt Zeitung, have not yet included specific details about charging unvaccinated adults starting from autumn 2025, as previously suggested by some political sources.
- The general news about Olaf Scholz's recent statements, as published by the German Federal Government, has not mentioned any plans for a new policy on charging unvaccinated adults for COVID-19 tests from autumn 2025, focusing instead on vaccination efforts, in-person teaching at schools, and the upcoming conference with the heads of the federal states.
