Corona: Merkel declares gloomy winter outlook to the Bundestag - Schäuble must intervene immediately

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.

Update from October 29, 10:33 a.m.:

After the leaders of the parties,

, also speaks

.

She explains the new measures from the perspective of the Prime Ministers of the federal states.

She defends the federal states: "Nobody went into autumn unprepared." But the growth in infections is exponential, so we must act together.

Not all federal states are equally affected, but the situation is getting worse everywhere.

"At the moment we simply have too many cases all over Germany."

Update from October 29, 10:27 a.m.: Göring-Eckardt

clearly points out the protection of risk groups, which is very important.

However, it is precisely these people who need to be protected from loneliness, especially now that “the dark season is still ahead”.

Therefore, the rapid tests are particularly important.

She also calls for the Bundestag to be more involved in fighting the pandemic.

Corona: Göring-Eckardt criticizes the “confusion” about returning travelers

Update from October 29th, 10:20 am:

The last to speak is

, leader of the

.

She accuses the government, like many citizens, of

forgetting

the

in the quiet summer

.

She criticizes the fact that they were apparently surprised by the travelers returning and that there was a huge "confusion" as a result.

In essence, the Greens agree to the measures, since the second wave must be broken.

However, much remained unclear, such as how the citizens received the aid.

She speaks of the “next crisis of confidence”.

She asks how things will go after the lockdown.

The crisis of infection has turned into a crisis of confidence and this must now be resolved with great joint effort.

And to protect people and to prevent the health system from being overwhelmed, we have to break the wave!

#corona @GoeringEckardt pic.twitter.com/G3QnmM21hu

- Greens in the Bundestag 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 (@GrueneBundestag) October 29, 2020

Update from October 29, 10:10 a.m.: Amira Mohamed Ali from the Left

asks whether the measures that have been decided are really all necessary.

In her opinion, the measures were not well explained.

It should not be understood that outdoor sports should not be practiced when outdoor activities were supposed to have been good.

She also criticizes that the gap between rich and poor

even further

in the first

.

She feared that it would continue this time. 

She, too, calls for the measures to be discussed in Parliament before they are adopted.

Coronavirus: CDU parliamentary group leader Brinkhaus loudly defends measures

Update from October 29, 9:58 a.m.: Brinkhaus

loudly

criticizes the

.

There are few countries in which parliaments have such a large say in fighting the

as in Germany.

"Totalitarian systems can cope better with the pandemic than we do with resources that we do not want to use," he criticizes.

The measures are "clear, united and courageous".

The resolutions are tough but appropriate "and that is why they are supported by my party".

Again there are heckling from the AfD.

Update from October 29, 9:52 a.m.: Ralf Brinkhaus

, parliamentary group leader of the

begins with an energetic and loud speech.

He responds to the previous speaker.

The efforts to save Germany from a pandemic, to be called actionism, according to Brinkhaus, is outrageous.

"Your party ancestors would have been ashamed of you," he attacked the Lindner.

Lindner criticizes Lockdown: "It must have been the last"

Update from October 29, 9:52 a.m.: Lindner

criticizes the

in relation to the economy.

There should be no closings where there are suitable concepts.

There is indeed huge financial aid, but if the standstill is constantly compensated with taxpayers' money, even a country like Germany will eventually falter financially.

“What happens after the lockdown in December?” Asks Lindner.

So far there is no answer.

A vaccine would then certainly not yet be available.

"The second lockdown may be easier than the first, but it must have been the last."

The #Bundestag can only take note of the #Lockdown resolutions retrospectively.

Such decision-making processes threaten acceptance and deform our parliamentary democracy.

Fighting pandemics belongs back in parliaments!

TL # government declaration pic.twitter.com/UkgwxBrW8F

- Christian Lindner (@c_lindner) October 29, 2020

Update from October 29, 9.47 a.m.:

Now

speaks

of the

.

He criticizes the fact that the measures were only decided by party leaders and not publicly.

“They threaten to deform our parliamentary democracy.” The measures should be discussed and decided in the parliaments.

The Bundestag should take back the decision-making power as soon as possible.

Update from October 29, 9.41 a.m.: Rolf Mützenich

from the

is now speaking.

The SPD parliamentary group supported the government's decisions.

It is "urgently needed and proportionate".

For the SPD politician, the resolutions represent a “balance between restrictions and necessary help”.

Corona: Gauland criticizes measures and speaks of a "war cabinet"

Update from October 29, 9:36 a.m.:

Now the group

the parties speak.

from the

is the first to act.

He compares traffic and road deaths with the

.

"But we do not ban traffic, we are weighing it up." He does not deny the danger of the

, but warns of the measures and does not consider himself proportionate.

With regard to the government, he speaks of a kind of "war propaganda" claiming that one is governed by a "war cabinet".

"Apparently, it is mainly active, younger people who get infected," says the AfD politician and demands that nothing be forbidden to them.

Instead, one should concentrate on the risk groups.

Corona: Merkel gives hope: "Winter will be difficult, but it will end"

Update from October 29th, 9:30 am:

"Just as we humans have already mastered many major problems, everyone in the pandemic can also help us to

cope with

this

.

In this case, that means renouncing any unnecessary contact.

Winter will be difficult, but it will end, ”

at the end of her speech

, giving

hope.

Update from October 29, 9.28 a.m.:

The

also clearly praises the researchers:

"Science makes an extremely important contribution to research into the pandemic." It also emphasizes the expertise of the Robert Koch Institute again.

Merkel would also like to thank the doctors.

Update from October 29, 9.25 a.m .:

The

is now talking about the joint European efforts in the fight against the

: "I am convinced that we in Europe are better prepared for the situation than at the beginning of the pandemic." In the coming weeks and months it will be important that people understand why the current actions are important.

Everyone contribute.

Update from October 29th, 9.23 a.m.:

The

limit freedom.

Freedom is not “everyone does what he wants, but freedom is responsibility for ourselves and for others.

Let's stick to the rules now, let's help our country survive the crisis. "

Update from October 29, 9:20 a.m.: Merkel

describes the

as a medical, economic, social and psychological test.

You can only meet her in a transparent and open relationship with one another.

The critical debate does not weaken democracy, but strengthens it.

"It is correct, it is important, it is essential that the measures that are intended to combat the pandemic are publicly discussed, criticized and questioned for their appropriateness." But lies not only complicate the debate, but also the fight against the

.

Corona: Merkel appeals to personal responsibility: "We have it in our own hands how things continue"

Update from October 29, 9:15 a.m.:

The numbers in the intensive care units follow the infections quickly.

This is not only a problem for the health system, but also has consequences for the economy.

Not to intervene now would be irresponsible, explains

.

"It is up to us how things continue." The Chancellor thanks the citizens for their contribution to the pandemic.

She also thanks MPs.

Again heckling.

Update from October 29th, 9:12 am:

"I understand

frustration very much," explains the

.

In the current infection process, the old measures were no longer sufficient.

With the new measures, one must get out of the problem as quickly as possible that up to 75 percent of the sources of infection can no longer be traced.

Update from October 29th, 9:09 am:

"The measures are necessary," explains the

.

Again interfering heckling.

A member of parliament shouts “Shut up!” Bundestag President Schäuble has to intervene again and reprimands the members of parliament again.

Corona: Merkel explains tough lockdown rules - Schäuble has to intervene immediately

Update from October 29th, 9:00 a.m.:

The Chancellor speaks about the increasing numbers.

And warns of the doubling of the occupied intensive care beds.

"Such a dynamic will overwhelm our health system." That is why she and the prime ministers have decided on the new measures.

There are some angry heckling from MPs who interrupt the Chancellor.

Schäuble must first ask for quiet.

Update from October 29th, 9:00 a.m.:

Bundestag President Wolfgang Schäuble opens the Bundestag session.

He gives the floor to the Chancellor.

Update from October 29, 8:53 a.m.:

In a few minutes,

will be

her government statement.

The following debate in the

is eagerly awaited.

There has

already been plenty of criticism of the

from the

.

Coronavirus: Jens Spahn also defends partial lockdown

Update from October 29, 8:34 a.m.:

In addition to Helge Braun, Health Minister

also defending

the

.

It was a difficult time for those affected, but contacts absolutely had to be reduced, he said in an interview with

on Thursday morning

.

"I don't want to wait until the intensive care units are overcrowded," he said.

"If they're overcrowded, it's too late."

Chancellery chief Braun defends corona measures

Update of 29 October, 8:14:

Before the

of

at 9 am, head of the chancellery Helge Braun (CDU), the new

defended in November.

"We now have to go ahead as politicians with a clear signal, because acting early ultimately enables us to act more leniently," said Braun on Thursday on Deutschlandfunk.

They are necessary and proportionate to protect the population from Covid-19, but also - if a situation of complete overstrain occurs - to prevent massive economic slumps.

Corona: Merkel holds government statement in the Bundestag

Update from October 29, 7:03 a.m.:

Chancellor

give a

on the

in the Bundestag on Thursday

.

The focus is likely to be on the

from Wednesday, which include the closure of restaurants, cultural and leisure facilities by the end of November.

The aim of the measures is

to stop

the exponential spread of the

in Germany.

In this context, there should be debates about the involvement of

in the decision on the corona protective measures.

Coronavirus: Merkel speaks of "incriminating measures"

First report from October 28th:

Berlin - The

agreed on a difficult decision on Wednesday.

Germany is

in November

.

It won't be quite as strict as it was in the spring.

Nevertheless,

spoke

of “incriminating measures” that would now be necessary.

The current development of the second corona wave *

, Merkel explained at the press conference,

are currently

.

This overloading of the health authorities should

urgently be prevented

by

.

The declared aim of the Chancellor is

.

To do this, the

must

be contained.

Coronavirus: Lockdown in Germany - New rules from November

The

in four key points

.

"Restrict contacts", "Reduce leisure time", "Reduce encounters, ensure supplies" and "Support the economy".

The new rules will take effect

.

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

particular

are now facing major concerns.

The

wants to

counteract

the economic consequences of the ordered closings

.

It should be ten billion euros.

Unlike in spring,

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

emphasized their unity after the conference,

naturally also interfered

.

The FDP, in the person of party leader Christian Lindner, took to the all-round blow and questioned the

.

Corona lockdown: Merkel takes a stand - government statement on Thursday

The

Liberals and the general public

will receive

a detailed

.

A

.

The focus is of course on the

.

In addition, an

and the

discussed, announced the

.

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