The cultural sector is particularly suffering from the corona crisis. Prime Minister Markus Söder announced further help - and buttoned up Corona skeptics.
- There will soon be further relief in the Corona * crisis in Bavaria.
- Outside catering may reopen on May 18, dining places will follow on May 25.
- The economy is struggling - but Prime Minister Söder even speaks of tax cuts (update from 12.09 clock)
- Here you will find the basic facts about the corona virus and the corona news from Germany. You can also find current case numbers in Bavaria as a map. The following recommendations for corona protection measures are currently available.
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Update from 3.20pm: In Bavaria there are always demonstrations against the Corona measures. Joachim Herrmann announced more police presence. In Munich, too, the police, who have now responded emotionally to a TV report, are said to be very present at an announced demo - and Markus Söder also appealed. You can read all information about the corona virus in the Free State in our new news ticker for Bavaria.
Coronavirus: Bavarian district continues to tear the upper limit
Update 1.45 p.m .: The Bavarian district of Coburg continues to break the upper limit of 50 new diseases per 100,000 inhabitants. On Friday, the rate was 54.1 according to the Robert Koch Institute. At the lecture it was still 58.7. The Coburg district administration suspects a connection with the increased number of cases in the neighboring Thuringian district of Sonneberg and a dialysis center there.
Corona in Bavaria: Söder warns Bundesliga and wants tax cuts - despite billions of holes
Update from 12:39 pm: In a video interview with the Bildzeitung, the Bavarian Prime Minister commented on the big tax gap - and still spoke of tax cuts. "Tax hikes would be the wrong signal," he said. There has to be a buying impulse to boost the economy. "We have to make an overall program that boosts the economy and does not weaken it."
He is looking forward to the Bundesliga start on Saturday (May 16), but it will be a special game day. Despite everything, the continuation of the league is justifiable. "However, the requirements must also be met," he said. "It has to be clear to every employee in the league what it is about," he said with a view to coaches and players - if the rules and measures are not complied with, "be whistled" or there is a " red card ".
The Bundesliga - and with it FC Bayern - is threatened with the red card: Markus Söder (archive photo).
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On Friday, the child protection hotline of the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs reports a strikingly high number of reports that indicate violence against children.
Corona virus in Bavaria - Interview: Söder warns the Bundesliga
Update from 12.15 p.m .: "We definitely need a kind of emergency reserve, " Söder explains with a video interview with the newspaper in relation to medication, protective materials and production capacities. A second wave is possible, so you have to be careful with all the relief. "We should definitely not stumble on this lead," said Söder. Storage capacities are also important: "At some point we will need it again".
With a view to the Bundesliga match day, Söder says: "It will be a special match day tomorrow". The players will also have to learn to deal with it. However, he is looking forward to the Bundesliga going ahead and believes the decision to be justifiable: "However, the conditions must also be met", some of them would have had a difficult time in the past few weeks. "It has to be conveyed to every player and coach exactly what it is about," said Söder .
Then Heiko Herrlich , who left the team hotel to buy skin cream and toothpaste, is raised. "The league gets a chance, it is put to the test," said Söder. The measures must be adhered to, "it must be clear to every employee in the league what is going on" - if the rules and measures are not complied with, the "whistle blows" or a " red card " is imminent .
Corona crisis in Bavaria - Interview with Söder promise: No tax increases
Update from 12.09: Markus Söder has been in a picture interview with Julian Reichelt for a few minutes. Also there is Matthias Brügelmann, head of sports photography. First, the Prime Minister is asked about his visit to the hairdresser. Then Reichelt goes over to taxes . Can Söder rule out tax increases in the large tax gap? "Germany made better provisions than many others," he explains. "Tax increases would be the wrong signal," says Söder. You have to ensure that the money stays with the people, that is more like tax cuts . He cites the abolition of the solidarity surcharge as an example. There has to be a buying impulse to boost the economy. "We have to make an overall program that boosts the economy and does not weaken it."
Corona crisis in Bavaria: tax losses of over ten billion euros
Update from 11.01 a.m .: Bavaria will face tax losses of more than ten billion euros by 2022 due to the corona crisis . This is provided by the May tax estimate presented by Finance Minister Albert Füracker (CSU) on Friday. Accordingly, compared to the previous tax calculation, the Treasury will miss 5.5 billion euros this year, then another 2.7 billion euros in 2021 and another 2.6 billion euros in 2022. "That is a significant amount," said Füracker.
The Free State does not panic or hectic because of this , he said. Rather, it is about leading Bavaria through the crisis without complaining and self-pity. It is now the task of political action to do everything possible to fight the crisis. The aim of all measures must be that the economic recovery can set in as quickly as possible.
Corona crisis in Bavaria: Police increase police presence at demonstrations
Update from May 15, 9:09 a.m .: After the experiences last weekend, the Bavarian police are massively increasing their presence in the upcoming demonstrations against the corona restrictions . "On Saturday alone, we will deploy all of the Bavarian Riot Police operations trains available for the expected assembly situation and for monitoring infection control measures," said Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) in Munich. That is 30 operations, that is, around 900 police officers from the riot police, who are in addition to the own forces and operations of the praesidia. There is also a strong police force on Friday and Sunday.
According to Herrmann, the police are aware of around 50 registration announcements for the coming weekend in Bavaria. In Munich alone, 10,000 participants were registered for an event. Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) had announced that he wanted to limit the number of participants to "at most a thousand".
For each individual demonstration , there will be special concepts from local authorities and the police , said Herrmann: "Under what conditions and requirements demonstrations can only be decided on the spot in a specific individual case." The choice of the place of assembly is particularly important, they need enough space bid for the prescribed minimum distances between participants.
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Corona crisis in Bavaria: tax revenues plummet
Update of May 14, 21:18: Because of Corona pandemic break Bavaria tax revenues massively. The tax estimators expect the Free State to generate 5.5 billion euros less this year than forecast last November, as the German Press Agency learned on Thursday evening in Munich.
Corona virus: Massively less tax revenue in Bavaria
Update from 5:54 p.m .: Like the federal government, Bavaria has to prepare for a massive drop in tax revenues due to the corona crisis . On Friday (10:00 a.m.) Finance Minister Albert Füracker (CSU ) wants to announce the regionalized tax estimate converted to the Free State and the associated effects on the Bavarian state budget.
On Thursday, the federal government had already announced that the pandemic would tear a huge hole in the state coffers. For the first time since the financial crisis in 2009 , federal, state and local tax revenues are falling , as the Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday in Berlin. The tax estimators expect that this year 81.5 billion euros less tax will come in than last year - a decrease of more than ten percent. The federal government, the states and the municipalities therefore have to make do with 98.6 billion euros less than predicted in November - and are already planned in the households.
At the last tax estimate in November, Bavaria, as the top tax among the federal states, was able to break away from the negative federal trend despite the economic downturn across Germany. While at that time falling revenues were already predicted for the national trend, the tax estimates for the Free State predicted further increases in revenues.
Because of Corona: drug smuggling shifts to the postal route
Update from 5:21 p.m .: Customs estimates that drug smuggling has increasingly shifted to the postal service due to corona-related exit restrictions. That is why customs and postal service providers are working more closely together, according to the main customs office in Schweinfurt on Thursday. "Smugglers react quickly to changed situations," said the head of the controls department, Wolfgang Pförtsch, according to the message. The smugglers apparently assessed the risk that postal items with intoxicants would be targeted by drug traffickers less than the risk of being caught on the currently much empty motorways.
Symbolic picture: Drugs seized by customs.
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The cooperation with the parcel service providers had a positive effect, said Pförtsch. Accordingly, customs pulled three mail items with a total of more than ten kilos of cannabis flowers from circulation in Lower Franconia in late April and early May. The packages came from the same sender. A post center had informed customs, and the deliveries had been noticed by a drug test. The investigations against senders and recipients of the three cannabis packages are ongoing.
According to Corona: Söder wants to spend more money on health care
Update from 3:52 p.m .: Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) sees as a consequence of the Corona crisis the need to spend more money on the health care system. It had to be investigated where there could be some improvement in the distribution of funds, Söder said on Thursday at the Munich Clinic Schwabing when presenting a new intensive care unit for Covid 19 patients.
"Paying the nursing staff is certainly one thing that has to be tackled urgently." There is also the question of which beds should be financed and how and how the distribution of finances should be at the federal level. "We generally have to be willing to spend more money on health," Söder emphasized. At the same time, he campaigned for "strengthening public houses". These treated around the clock when other clinics were closed. Germany also coped well with the crisis due to its good health system. "And you can't lose this lead, you have to extend it."
Coronavirus in Coburg: 37 new infections - connection with dialysis center?
After an increase in corona infections, the district of Coburg carries out series tests in nursing homes. The 37 new infections within the past 7 days were reported primarily from such facilities in the city and district, the district office announced on Thursday. Exactly where the residents have infected, check the health department. However, a majority of those infected are under dialysis treatment, said a spokeswoman. One assumes a connection.
In the neighboring district of Sonneberg in Thuringia, a health campus had previously been identified as the focus of a corona outbreak. In the immediate vicinity there is a dialysis center as well as two senior homes and doctor's offices. "A connection would be obvious," said the spokeswoman for the district office in Coburg. "But we don't know yet."
Coronavirus: 45,352 people in Bavaria tested positive for Sars-CoV-2
Update from 3:16 pm: In Bavaria, 45,352 people have now tested positive for the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus . 2,250 people died who were infected with the pathogen. This was announced by the State Office for Health and Food Safety in Erlangen on Thursday (as of 10:00 a.m.) on its website. The estimated number of people recovered was 39,140.
Corona virus in the Free State: demonstrations are "lived democracy"
Update from 2:32 p.m .: From the point of view of the Bavarian constitutional protection, it is good and correct that the people of the Free State can express their opinion during demonstrations even in Corona times - while maintaining the minimum distance. "This is democracy in action," said the President of the Bavarian State Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Burkhard Körner, the German Press Agency. He sees no division of society through the demonstrations and circulating conspiracy theories .
However, it was important that the facts , which were as clear as possible and the relevant information, gave citizens the opportunity to assess the different opinions. As part of appropriate preventive measures, the Office for the Protection of the Constitution must also ensure that "some of the justified concerns of citizens are not used by extremists as stirrups to convey their anti-state ideology to a larger group of the population".
Corona virus in Bavaria: stressful situation for children and adolescents
For many children and adolescents , the corona crisis is an extraordinary stressful situation. Jens Tönjes from the Child Protection Association criticized the state inadequate attention to the children and their basic needs in a technical discussion by the Social Committee on Thursday in Munich. Children were not asked what their needs were during this time. He cited as an example: "Access to emergency care was - at least in the past - exclusively based on the jobs of the parents, but not on the needs of the children."
Emergency aid in the Corona crisis: Aiwanger defends itself against criticism of payment in Bavaria
Update from 1:20 pm: Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger (Free Voters) defends himself against criticism of the slow processing of emergency aid applications in the Corona crisis. You have to take a closer look, otherwise you end up paying money to fraudsters like this happened in Berlin, he said on Thursday in the budget committee of the state parliament. "Then I'm quick if I transfer it quickly. But I could also throw it out by the window. "
According to Aiwanger, 320,000 applications for emergency aid have been processed in Bavaria. 230,000 were approved and around 1.7 billion euros paid out. According to the minister, the remaining 90,000 applications were partially rejected but also partially withdrawn, partly because applications had been made several times. However, some ten thousand applicants received nothing.
Corona virus in the Free State: Bavaria increases aid program for cultural sector
Update from 11.35 a.m .: Bavaria is significantly increasing its aid program for the crisis-ridden cultural sector : 200 million euros instead of the previously planned 90 million euros are now to be made available to artists and creative professionals in the Free State. This was announced by Prime Minister Markus Söder, Art Minister Bernd Sibler and Digital Minister Judith Gerlach (all CSU) in Munich on Thursday. Artists who are not organized in the artists' social security fund should now also benefit. And there are further millions of aid for venues such as theaters and cinemas, for music schools, amateur music groups and the failure of film productions.
Bavarian Prime Minister Söder takes on Corona skeptics: "There are areas in the world ..."
Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) also addressed corona skeptics at the press conference , who criticized the measures to contain the pandemic . "I can only say to those who think that this might be an exaggeration: there are areas of the world where we hear news that there could be a relapse ," he said. There are still regions in which "dramatic conditions" prevailed. "Are we happy and grateful" that the situation in Germany has so far been relatively light. The decision to reopen the borders means a new freedom, but also a new challenge.
Söder takes on Corona skeptics - Bavaria wants to save cinemas and theaters (symbolic image)
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After long corona-related closings, Söder also wants to be very careful when it comes to reopening cultural institutions , but is counting on a slow restart from Pentecost. "The same principle applies here: prudence and caution". He emphasized: "We believe that we should develop prospects for the time after Pentecost." According to the Ministers of Culture, the majority will rather only follow from the summer holidays or afterwards or in autumn. "Gradually, prudently, bit by bit," emphasized the Prime Minister.
Corona virus in Bavaria: digital minister calls for nationwide concept for cinema opening
Bavaria's digital minister Judith Gerlach (CSU) is calling for a nationwide concept for the reopening of cinemas in the corona crisis. "We need uniform starts," she said on Thursday. “Cinemas need attractive films. But the films only start if they can be shown nationwide. ”She therefore considers“ a coordinated approach ”by the federal states“ absolutely sensible ”.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: The press conference with Markus Söder to read
Update from 11.03 a.m .: The press conference has ended.
Update from 10:56 am: A journalist asks about programs for children. It is feared that children with poor reading ability or children from distant families will be left behind. There are many discussions about this, Sibler explains in order to launch the appropriate programs: "It is a matter close to my heart".
Update from 10.46 a.m .: Söder explains on request why Bavaria is more careful. They had positive effects in daycare and school closings after about two weeks. The opening of the trade has also gone well so far.
In front of the Nockerberg, politics was partially criticized for the cancellation. "It could have been a Heinsberg," warns Söder. Currently, one is still considering whether number or time are decisive. Even a small strong beer festival has a different impact than an event in the state theater, Söder explains the difficulty in weighing it up.
Update from 10.43 am: According to a journalist, criticism has been received from the industry that a major event is not precisely defined. This would make legal regulations difficult for the industries. Events of 1,000 or more people have been canceled until August 31, Sibler explains. You have to look at the individual events according to how many people really want to come. It also brings shift operation into play, for example, an afternoon performance for the classic evening event.
Söder explains how to deal with the corona crisis: perspective and plan are particularly important
Update from 10.39 a.m .: Markus Söder explains when asked by journalists that there are people who want to relax more quickly and others who have a bad feeling about it. You have to be on both sides, so perspective and plan are particularly important, he explains.
"It depends on which areas are lighter and which are heavier," he says. A rock concert is more likely to be seen in later timelines than a performance by Don Carlos. “Rehearse first to see these concepts,” he explains. Caution is particularly important.
Update from 10.30 a.m .: Judith Gerlach, Bavarian digital minister , speaks as third. Cinemas have already received support, and reports of further premiums. "We want quick help, effective help," says Gerlach. "Not only have the cinemas been closed for weeks, they also have no opportunity to make offers at all", they cannot offer delivery - such as restaurants.
Talking about the timing of a possible reopening. However, many cinema operators would not push for an immediate opening, they advocate nationwide opening.
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Corona virus in Bavaria: Minister gives future prospects for art and culture
Update from 10.27 a.m .: "We will not have the 1,000- person hall completely full", Sibler gives an outlook into the future. The goal is to be able to start small things again after Pentecost, he cites open-air events as an example - always subject to conditions. These concepts have to be worked out. For autumn there is "the great hope" of being able to resume events in the houses.
Update from 10:23 a.m .: Now Minister of Culture Sibler goes into the details. For example, music schools are funded with 10 million euros. Traditional music such as amateur groups are also supported, as already mentioned by Söder.
Update from 10.17 a.m .: Minister Bernd Sibler speaks after Markus Söder . It is about the support of artists, but also of the venues themselves. You want to give perspectives and react to fears of existence . "Theater thrives on compaction", but this cannot be answered in the corona crisis.
The applications will be launched, and work can begin next week. The solo self-employed, who have so far not benefited from the aid programs, can now be included.
Corona virus in Bavaria: How does cultural life continue in the Free State? Söder speaks out
Update from 10.13 a.m .: How are things going in Bavaria overall? A road map was presented, explains Söder. "Step by step, do not rush anything". You have to think about how you can get the substance despite tax losses. A tax increase for Bavaria excludes Söder, they will speak out for a sustainable economic stimulus program. They would consider what could be done about the federal program specifically for the Free State.
Finally about the culture: Innovative concepts should be promoted “in order to strengthen Bavaria. Even in the crisis, we will not save on culture ”. Culture is systemically important and strengthens society - especially in times of fake news.
Update from 10.11 a.m .: "How is cultural life going on?" Asks Söder. This is the question many face. A concept was developed "how the way forward can be when opening up the culture", explains Söder. This should also be presented to the ministers and the Chancellor . "I think the model of the churches could be a good model there," says Bavaria's Prime Minister. "Here too the principle applies step by step, prudently, piece by piece".
There is also talk of # openings in the # culture area, according to # Söder. The opening model of the #churches could be a model. The time frame is partly the time after Pentecost, but partly also the time of the summer vacation in #Bavaria.
- BR24 (@ BR24) May 14, 2020Corona virus in Bavaria: Söder presents help for the art and culture industry
Update from 10.09 a.m .: In addition to direct help for artists, there is also support for venues such as theaters and cinemas. The Free State is launching a program of 50 million euros, which cinemas will also benefit from. There should also be help for film productions.
Third point: For the area of amateur music , the help is also added, a total of over 10 million euros.
Update from 10:05 am : One of the challenges will be "how we deal with the consequences," said Söder. Today the focus is on the art and culture industry . "Bavaria is a cultural country," he explains. "Culture also suffered considerable losses in this crisis." The emotional soul of Bavaria should be preserved. "How can we preserve culture?" Was the question in the room. That is why they sat down with creative artists from all industries. As a result of this conversation, concepts were improved. The cultural bailout fund will be increased to 200 million, explains Söder. The number of beneficiaries will increase from around 30,000 to around 60,000.
Honorary staff, for example in state theaters, technicians, makeup artists, etc. should also benefit from this, not just people on stage.
Corona virus in Bavaria: Markus Söder takes a look at corona skeptics
Update from 10:03 a.m .: The press conference begins. Markus Söder, Minister of Art and Science Bernd Sibler and Minister of Digital Judith Judith Gerlach will also be there. Bavaria's prime minister begins. "We have come through this crisis very well so far," he explains. The danger for Bavaria was huge. If you consider how other countries are doing, you will find that the Free State has been very lucky. One should not, however, be rash. "We want a return to normal, " said Söder - step by step. "I can only say to those who think that this might be an exaggeration: there are areas of the world where we hear news that there could be a relapse "
Update from 9.15 a.m .: The press conference with Markus Söder starts at 10 a.m. The Pk is here in the live stream and ticker.
Corona in Bavaria: bright spot for a particularly shaken industry? Söder wants to speak at a press conference
First report from May 14, 8.33 a.m.
Munich - The corona virus has long paralyzed public life. Then shops were allowed to open again, and the opening of the catering trade is imminent: on May 18th the outside catering trade may open again, restaurants will follow on May 25th. Border controls are also relaxed. Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder therefore urged caution. "Prudence and prudence is the top adjustment, so to speak," said Söder on Wednesday evening (May 13) in a ZDF "Special". Nevertheless, it is good that there are now gradual relief - especially in direct border traffic.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: Art and culture sector suffers - Söder expresses himself
But what about art and culture ? Bavarian Prime Minister will comment on this question at 10 a.m. on Thursday (May 14). Minister of Art and Science Bernd Sibler and Digital Minister Judit Gerlach (both CSU) are also at the press conference . Is there a ray of hope for the industry? The topic should include, among other things, further help for the crisis-ridden cultural sector.
Filmmakers, musicians, artists, actors, organizers and many other cultural workers are faced with major financial difficulties or even see their existence threatened because of the corona-related closures. They are demanding better financial support and finally a perspective on when theaters, cinemas, concert halls and other facilities can reopen.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: Minister dampens hopes for art and culture
Only last week Sibler had dampened hopes and spoke of a difficult summer for theater and concert organizers. Currently, all plans are geared towards starting the new season in autumn.
The culture ministers of the federal states are currently working on a concept for possible openings in the art and culture sector. That should then be presented to the Prime Ministers' Conference.
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