After the federal-state conference, Chancellor Merkel presented tough decisions.
New rules, a second lockdown.
Now the government declares itself.
On Wednesday (October 28th) the federal government presented
drastic corona measures
.
Chancellor Angela Merkel
explained
new rules
and a
second lockdown
.
A
government statement on the resolutions will
follow on Thursday, October 29th at 9:00 a.m.
Berlin - The
federal and state governments
agreed on a difficult decision on Wednesday.
Germany is
facing another lockdown
in November
.
It won't be quite as strict as it was in the spring.
Nevertheless,
Chancellor Angela Merkel
spoke
of “incriminating measures” that would now be necessary.
The current development of the second corona wave *
threatens to get out of control
, Merkel explained at the press conference,
75 percent of new infections in Germany
are currently
no longer traceable
.
This overloading of the health authorities should
urgently be prevented
by
“flattening the curve”
.
The declared aim of the Chancellor is
to enable traceability again
.
To do this, the
spread of the coronavirus *
must
be contained.
Coronavirus: Lockdown in Germany - New rules from November
The
federal-state resolution was roughly summarized
in four key points
.
"Restrict contacts", "Reduce leisure time", "Reduce encounters, ensure supplies" and "Support the economy".
The new rules will take effect
on November 2nd
.
The resolutions of the federal and state governments on the #corona pandemic are aimed at curbing the rapid spread of the virus with a limited joint effort.
These rules apply from November 2nd: pic.twitter.com/34qb3L0jya
- Steffen Seibert (@RegSsprecher) October 28, 2020
The
leisure and catering industries in
particular
are now facing major concerns.
The
federal government
wants to
counteract
the economic consequences of the ordered closings
with a large aid package
.
It should be ten billion euros.
Unlike in spring,
schools and daycare centers will not be closed
according to the current decision
.
This should not only ensure the educational and care mandate, but also prevent the increase in domestic violence observed in the first lockdown.
Corona measures tightened massively: Criticism of the decision is inevitable
While the
Federal Chancellor and Prime Minister of the federal states
emphasized their unity after the conference,
critical voices
naturally also interfered
.
The FDP, in the person of party leader Christian Lindner, took to the all-round blow and questioned the
proportionality of the lockdown decision
.
Corona lockdown: Merkel takes a stand - government statement on Thursday
The
Liberals and the general public
will receive
a detailed
explanation of the decisions
on Thursday
.
A
government statement announced for 9:00
.
The focus is of course on the
Corona measures and the involvement of Parliament in the decision-making process
.
In addition, an
increase in child benefit
and the
extension of the Bundeswehr mission in Iraq will also be
discussed, announced the
German press agency
.
(moe) * Merkur.de is part of the Ippen editorial network.
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