Against the background of the corona pandemic, Jens Spahn expressed concern about the mass protests. SPD expert Karl Lauterbach also spoke up.
- After the death of George Floyd * in the United States , tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Germany .
- Against the background of the corona pandemic , Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn criticized the demonstrations.
- Now he sparked a political discussion aboutCorona rules and demonstrations . SPD health politician Karl Lauterbach has also taken a position (see update from June 9, 7:14 a.m.).
Update of June 9, 7:20 a.m .: According to Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn (CDU), SPD health politician Karl Lauterbach is now critical of the current demonstrations in the era of the corona pandemic. Given the recent mass demonstrations, Lauterbach has called for stricter rules to prevent a second corona wave.
"Such demonstrations are a coffin nail for the rules that still exist ," the SPD politician told Tagesspiegel. Due to the loud chants, tons of aerosols were distributed in a small space. Lauterbach's recommendation: "It would be better for the fight against the virus to demonstrate only with posters and banners." Although he emphasized the right to demonstrate, he criticized the procedure and the organization of the rallies: "Far too many people, too few masks , too little distance - the ideal super spreading event ! "
SPD health politician Karl Lauterbach describes the current demos as "the ideal super-spreading event".
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Because of Corona: mass demos worry Health Minister Spahn
First report from June 8th:
Against the background of the Corona pandemic, Berlin - Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn expressed concern that the mass protests by the "Black Lives Matter *" movement in Germany often did not comply with the Corona rules . As the picture reports, he said in the CDU presidium meeting on Monday morning (June 8): “The trust that we ensure pragmatic compliance with the rules of the game has given us high levels of acceptance. In this respect, the images of the densely packed demos are devastating without a gap. ”
The fight against racism needs our common commitment. Every day. But crowds of people in the middle of the pandemic get me. The following also applies to important matters: keep your distance, wear an everyday mask, take care of each other. To protect us and others.
- Jens Spahn (@jensspahn) June 6, 2020The middle of our country in particular is very disciplined and patient with regard to the corona rules, although it has to bear special burdens. The people there are the first to suffer when others are too carefree. This is the case, for example, when schools close again, says Spahn.
Corona in Germany: Jens Spahn worried about demonstrations - Federal Government speaks out
Even government spokesman Steffen Seibert was critical according to Bild: "It must be possible also to carry on such events masks and observe the minimum distance of 1.50 meters." It was good, though in Germany people against racism demonstrate. "We have to oppose racism everywhere, including here with us," said Seibert. "The pictures that came out of it were not beautiful," he said. For many demonstrators there was no sign of compliance with the Corona * protective measures.
Corona in Germany: SPD vice chief Kevin Kühnert defends large-scale demonstrations against racism
SPD vice chief Kevin Kühnert, on the other hand, defended the large demonstrations against racism . "I find it inappropriate to restrict the right to demonstrate," Kühnert told RTL and ntv on Monday. "That cannot be the answer to a pandemic *." Large-scale rallies with thousands of participants, such as at the weekend, are "certainly not without", Kühnert conceded. But people should be able to say their opinion. Anyone who goes to demonstrations , what must be possible, must adhere to the rules.
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