Kemmerich's Time Miscalculation Sparks Controversy

Kemmerich's Unexpected Decision Time

The clock had already shown 1:27 PM when the results of the third voting round for the Thuringian minister-president were announced. Kemmerich, the FDP candidate, received 45 votes, leading to his election under Article 70 of the state constitution. Questions arose about whether he made a mistake by accepting support from the AfD faction. Kemmerich has consistently referred to his decision being made in a hurry. Recently, in an interview, he stated, 'I had seven seconds to make a decision which felt much shorter.' This claim raises questions about the perception of time during critical moments.

Analyzing the Moments

Following the announcement, Kemmerich appeared to lose track of time. He later watched the recording of the session as his memory of the events was 'fuzzy'. Interestingly, he thought he only had seven seconds when, in reality, it was nineteen that passed. This discrepancy prompts inquiries into why there was a difference. Perhaps the rush of the moment transformed the perception of time.

• Time perception in high-pressure situations
• Kemmerich’s controversial decisions
• Public and political reactions