Recent years have seen a trend towards greater state intervention and control over citizens’ lives on public health grounds. This reflects the exceptional pressures on healthcare systems, which forced governments and medical personnel to respond swiftly to safeguard lives and livelihoods. How can leaders make ethical decisions in times of crisis to maintain social cohesion and the trust of citizens? <i>Simultaneous interpretation in English and German<i> <i>This session will be livestreamed on TopLink and the Forum website.<i>