Heyo Kroemer, head of Berlin’s Charité, highlights critical gaps in Germany’s health security preparedness amid crises.

In an interview with WELT, Kroemer emphasized that Germany lags behind other European nations in health security, particularly in crisis situations like military conflicts or terrorist attacks.

He proposed that the Charité could play a central role in coordinating national health responses, given its capacity and expertise, but stressed the need for political decisions and structured planning to enhance readiness.