The donation affair has led to much disillusionment among East Germans. In such a situation, demagogues find an easy audience. At the same time he advised against defaming as troublemakers those who sought disclosure. No blanket condemnation The Federal President of Germany Johannes Rau cautioned against blaming everyone in the parties for the violations of regulations on party financing. The Federal President also warned of the illusion that the problems of party financing could be solved by changes in legislation.
New laws help little, if loyalty comes before justice and legislation.
Only unconditional obedience to the law, state prudence and better insight can help.