Bausch believes it is understandable that after two years of living under the pandemic, people are increasingly polarised in their opinions and the sources of information they consult. The CNE president underlined that as long as people are willing to debate, it is actually productive that different opinions are circulating. However, once violence starts, something has to be done.
One issue in this regard is social media, since it allows anyone to post anything at any moment, Bausch noted. With technological advancement, the ways in which people are tricked into believing false statements, and even sharing them further on are increasingly difficult to fend off.
When asked about compulsory vaccinations, Bausch underlined that monitoring the situation in hospitals is the key to identifying the moment where no other choice is left.
Read also: Compulsory vaccination in Luxembourg ‘ethically justified’She further underlined that there is a stark difference between a duty to get vaccinated and an enforced vaccination. In the former case, a person risks a fine for not being vaccinated, while the latter would mean that a person’s physical and mental integrity is being violated.
Finally, Bausch also addressed the question of vaccinating children. The CNE president underlined that if everyone above the age of 18 had gotten vaccinated, there would be no need to discuss the matter at all. However, she believes some are using the debate to draw attention away from the fact that there are still adults who are not vaccinated.
