Expert at “Hart but fair” not confident: “We have to do without pleasure for a long time”

At “Hart aber fair” on Monday evening, experts gave their opinion on the economic situation in Germany. Not all of the guests were confident.

• The corona virus * affects the economy in Germany *
• That is why the guests at “ Hart but fair ” discussed the current economic situation
• Not everyone was confident about the rescue package *

Cologne - "The second week in a largely paralyzed country has started." With this sentence, moderator Frank Plasberg opened the ARD program "Hart but fair" on Monday evening (March 30). It was a "hard but fair - extra". The evening's questions were asked by the audience. Experts answer - with a safe distance.

The theme of the evening: "The virus affects the economy: How much of our prosperity remains?" Because the economic situation in Germany is coming to a head. Frank Plasberg briefly explained the situation - hardly anyone could have imagined how quickly bankruptcy would threaten. How many families exist with “hanging on”.

Tough but fair: Germany's economy is paralyzed

Its guests should provide answers. This includes people directly affected, such as a bus operator. Advice comes from the business psychologist Eva Schulte-Austum and the infectiologist Dr. Susanne Herold. Many questions revolve around the government's rescue package.

Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil (SPD) immediately relies on the responsibility and reason of the citizens. However, he is “pissed off” by the reactions of large corporations like Adidas . Adidas had drawn attention to itself because they want to suspend rents. The manufacturer has commented on his decision in between.

Hubertus Heil emphasizes that the federal government "made this law for people with real payment difficulties ". He was happy about the public outrage - after all, it had already caused a rethink.

Federal Labor Minister @hubertus_heil (@spdde) is pissed off at companies like #Adidas. Because the company had announced to suspend rental payments. "This law is made for people who have real payment difficulties," criticizes Heil at #hartaberfair @DasErste. pic.twitter.com/nPqRFikxlp

"Hard but fair": "I would like a contact point"

A desperate viewer from NRW turns to the experts. Her event company is closed - she and her boyfriend are affected by short-time work and loss of income.

It is difficult to make a forecast, but major events such as football games may no longer exist this year, says infectious disease specialist Prof. Susanne Herold at #hartaberfair @DasErste. #Coronavirus # COVID19de #CorinaVirusDE pic.twitter.com/xzuXyEuxp9

The infectious disease specialist Susanne Herold sees no improvement in the long term for major events such as football games or concerts. "I can't make a forecast there." Nevertheless, it can be expected that "everything that brings pleasure" will probably have to be "waived" for a long time. Herold is a professor of lung infectious diseases at the University Hospital in Gießen

The Federal Government also does not consider it possible to relax the ban on contact * for the time being. The exit restriction has already been extended in Bavaria.

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