Lv Hengjun: The "Self-seclusion" Mode of German Anti-epidemic

Release time:2020-03-16Author: Lv Hengjun

 For Germany, where the functions of the federal government are limited, the states have full self-determination rights, and the civil society attaches great importance to individual freedom and will, how to conduct various social mobilizations and effectively reach the general understanding and consensus of the society is the key to an orderly and smooth anti-epidemic work. From the current point of view, it generally has the following support conditions: firstly, professionals carry out close medical observation and evaluation of the spread of the virus, and daily release the latest news to the public; secondly, government decisions are updated timely and flexibly following professional opinions; thirdly, news media establish "positive energy", such as informing the public of the necessary psychological and material preparations in a demonstration mode, and guiding appropriate behavior norms. In a nutshell, Germany's anti-epidemic approach is still seeking ways to prevent the epidemic with less harm to society and economy, and must take into account the principle of "moderate" and "suitable speed" to look for the overall balance and consensus in various subtle game relations. This way of anti-epidemic is orderly and gradual, which is based on professional information, news transparency, and seeks for a stable mode of spontaneous cohesion between the government and the people, hence being rational and consistent with the social and cultural psychological characteristics. Moreover, it eliminates psychological panic and social distrust to a large extent, and also strives to avoid the possible secondary disasters caused by excessive economic losses and the collapse of the front-line medical system.