German Intelligence Links COVID-19 Origin to Wuhan Lab Incident

Reports reveal that the Merkel administration was informed of the lab-origin theory in 2020 but withheld the findings due to geopolitical sensitivities.

The German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) concluded in 2020 that there was an 80-95% likelihood that COVID-19 originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China.
Angela Merkel's government reportedly chose to keep the findings confidential to avoid international tensions, particularly between China and the United States.
Former Chancellor Merkel has denied accusations of suppressing information and referred inquiries to the Federal Chancellery for official records.
The revelations have reignited debates over the handling of the pandemic, with calls for further investigation into government decisions during that period.
Critics argue that the suppression of the lab-origin theory undermined public trust and scientific discourse, while others highlight the complexity of navigating such sensitive intelligence.