AfD Demands Systematic Research into mRNA Covid Vaccine Side Effects

The AfD faction in Berlin is calling for a systematic investigation into the side effects of mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccinations. This request follows reports of numerous suspected side effects submitted to the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut (PEI), including many cases described as severe.

Addressing Reported Vaccine Concerns

According to a faction proposal (21/6088), there is a belief that the actual number of cases may be significantly higher than those currently reported. The faction argues that a substantial number of actual vaccine damages likely exist.

The proposal asserts that these side effects have not yet been subjected to systematic research. This lack of study is noted as being both qualitative and quantitative in nature.

Did You Know? The AfD faction’s proposal specifically references suspected side effect reports filed with the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut (PEI) as a basis for their demand for further research.

Proposed Funding and Research Goals

The faction is requesting a specific financial commitment in the 2026 budget. They propose allocating 20 million euros—diverted from Long Covid research funds—to investigate vaccine side effects and the risk potential of mRNA technology.

Further funding of 20 million euros annually is requested for the budget years 2027, 2028, and 2029. These funds would be dedicated to studying the causes and treatment methods for these side effects.

Defining Diagnostic Boundaries

Two primary research programmes are suggested. The first would focus on the diagnostic differentiation between Long Covid and side effects caused by vaccinations.

The second program would be designed to conduct an open-ended investigation into the overall effects of mRNA vaccinations on the human body.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the push to separate post-infectious illness from vaccine reactions highlights a critical debate over diagnostic precision. If implemented, such a distinction could potentially alter how clinicians categorize long-term recovery symptoms.

Future Implications and Methodology

To ensure a more accurate separation of illnesses, the faction suggests a change in how Long/Post Covid studies are conducted. They propose that participant groups be organized based on their vaccination status.

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This methodological shift could potentially provide a clearer distinction between post-infectious diseases and vaccine-related side effects.

As a final measure, the faction suggests that the use of mRNA vaccines should be avoided. This recommendation remains until the risk-benefit ratio and potential dangers are fully clarified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AfD faction demanding regarding mRNA vaccines?

The faction is demanding a systematic qualitative and quantitative research effort into the side effects of mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccinations and the risk potential of the technology.

How much funding has been proposed for this research?

The proposal asks for 20 million euros in the 2026 budget (from Long Covid research funds) and an additional 20 million euros annually from 2027 to 2029.

How would future Long Covid studies be changed under this proposal?

The faction suggests that study groups should be assembled according to the vaccination status of the participants to better distinguish between vaccine side effects and post-infectious illness.

Do you believe that separating study groups by vaccination status would provide clearer medical insights into long-term recovery?