Scandal in Malchow: Professor criticizes Corona measures in front of over 100 followers!
On October 28th, 2025, a critical discussion about Corona measures and science took place in Uckermark, led by Thomas Dietz and Bastian Barucker.

Scandal in Malchow: Professor criticizes Corona measures in front of over 100 followers!
Last weekend the “62nd Malchower Format” took place in Malchow, an event that opened with a video message from the controversial professor Sucharit Bhakdi. The emeritus professor of medical microbiology from the University of Mainz, who has Thai roots, was unfortunately not present in person due to health problems. Bhakdi, who has expressed sharp criticism of the government's Corona measures in the past, was met with a lot of resistance for his critical stance, which resulted in several complaints against him.
The event was organized by the former pastor Thomas Dietz, who supported both Bhakdi and the author Bastian Barucker. Barucker took the opportunity to present his book “Consumed Science – The Corona Protocols of the Robert Koch Institute”, which he described as important for the future debate about scientific knowledge and democracy. According to reports from Northern Courier The event drew over a hundred people to a village church, who responded enthusiastically to the content presented, especially to the statements made by employees of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI).
Controversies surrounding Corona measures
During the event, quotes and information from internal RKI documents and media reports from the pandemic period were presented. The topics ranged from the effectiveness of the corona measures to testing strategies and the effects on children. Barucker sharply criticized the political influence on scientific findings and called on those present to question them critically.
There was particularly strong interest in the internal documents discussed during the event and the presentation of the measures. Pastor Johannes Holmer recorded the evening to save the valuable content for future discussions. A review by lawyer Milosz Matuschek, who described the book as important for future discussions, underlines the desire for an open debate about the role of science in society.
At a time when dialogue about science and politics is becoming increasingly urgent, the “62nd Malchower Format” sets an example and invites people to examine the topic from different sides. The lively participation and passionate discussions show that interest in these topics remains unbroken.
While heated debates took place in Malchow, it remains to be seen how the discussions about the Corona measures and their evaluation will develop further. The voices that shape the discourse will continue to be an important element of social debate in the future.