Union Chancellor candidate Armin Laschet has accused the SPD candidate Olaf Scholz of irresponsibility because he called vaccinated people "guinea pigs". "That is an irresponsible answer that he gives," said Laschet on Saturday at the party conference of the CDU Brandenburg with reference to Scholz statements that he had made on Friday in conversation with readers of the FAZ. 50 million Germans had provided themselves as "guinea pigs", said the chancellor candidate with a view to the corona vaccines, which had been carefully examined before approval. Scholz wanted to advertise for further vaccinations.
"I urge Olaf Scholz to refrain from such terms," said Armin Laschet, referring to the "guinea pig".
Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) also criticized Scholz.
“Such a choice of words is a great starting point for those who want to undermine trust with half-truths and falsehoods,” Spahn wrote on Twitter.
CDU boss Laschet also protested against criticism from the SPD health specialist Karl Lauterbach.
He had criticized the fact that the Union Chancellor candidate had spoken to an anti-vaccination opponent who had come on stage without a mask during an election campaign appearance in Erfurt.
"If we stop listening to people, if we don't give more answers, then the social climate will be even rougher than it is now," said Laschet.