Germany will go into a “lockdown light” over November.
The reactions to the government decision are sometimes violent.
To
curb
the
spread of the coronavirus *
, the federal and state governments have adopted
new, strict rules
.
The renewed
lockdown decision
, however, is sometimes met
with heavy criticism
.
Christian Lindner
and his
FDP
react angrily and describe the
measures
as "actionist."
Munich - The federal and state governments
agreed
on serious
restrictions to contain the corona pandemic
on Wednesday (October 28)
.
For almost the whole of November,
the lockdown
applies
again in Germany
.
Compared to spring, however, the
measures are now a little more gentle
.
Chancellor Merkel
presented the new rules * at a press conference and emphasized their need
to prevent loss of
control
during the second wave *.
A large part of the party landscape as well as
all prime ministers support
the decision.
Coronavirus: Lockdown in Germany again - sometimes severe criticism of new rules
However, this
“lockdown light”
goes too far for many.
Understandably,
restaurateurs
groan when they
fear for their very existence.
There are also major restrictions on all
leisure activities
.
But not only those directly affected express themselves extremely
critical of the current Corona decision
.
Corona decision: FDP completely questions measures - "Sectors as scapegoats"
On
Criticism course to the federal government
, the showed
FDP
for some time, which traveled in a big row with the Union culminated.
Unsurprisingly, the Liberals are also positioning themselves now.
“
We need measures that are effective and proportionate,
” complains
Marco Buschmann
, parliamentary manager of the FDP, “
a new lockdown, in which the whole country is lumped together, does not meet this requirement.
It cannot be that entire industries are arrested as scapegoats.
"
We need measures that are effective and proportionate.
A new #Lockdown, in which the whole country is lumped together, does not live up to this claim.
It cannot be that entire industries are arrested as scapegoats.
#Red alert
- Marco Buschmann (@MarcoBuschmann) October 28, 2020
Lockdown decision: FDP boss Lindner bursts the collar - "Actionist and not scientific"
FDP leader Christian Lindner is
even clearer
.
He immediately took a position and was extremely skeptical.
"
We have great doubts whether the measures adopted are effective in actually slowing the pandemic,
" he says of "
standstill
" and an "
artificial coma
".
Measures and the associated restrictions on freedom to combat the pandemic must be weighed very carefully, Lindner warns, “
so that they do not in turn pose a great danger to the cohesion and future viability of our community.
"
We demand the proportionality of the corona measures.
It doesn't help if things are decided behind closed doors that are then overturned by the courts.
Whole statement from @c_lindner: https://t.co/kqbB3azXj1 #wellenbrechershutdown #lockdown
- Free Democrats Group (@fdpbt) October 28, 2020
"
Many of the measures that are on the table are, in our opinion, not really suitable for slowing down the pandemic,
" says Lindner's attack on the decision, "
some of the measures seem actionist and not scientifically justified.
"
Coronavirus: Gastronomy and leisure industry have to close - "Much too hard and completely undifferentiated"
A big criticism of the FDP is also the decision-making.
You want a more parliamentary way.
At the same time, of course, the liberals also see themselves as the
voice of entrepreneurs
.
However, the
catering industry in
particular
is now expressing itself loudly.
There was a risk of "
job cutbacks
" paints
Guido Zeitler, Chairman of Food, Beverages and Catering Union
, a horror scenario.
The industry needs "
urgent help
".
He calls for “
effective funding programs
”.
An aid package has already been launched by the federal government, it should amount to ten billion euros.
In an interview with the
German Press Agency
, Thorsten Weckherlin is not only thinking about money and existence
.
The
director of the State Theater Baden-Württemberg
describes the
lockdown as a slap in the face
for the audience.
The measure is completely wrong, “
far too harsh and completely undifferentiated.
"
Corona measures in Germany: criticism also in the other direction - teachers demand protection
But there is also
criticism in the other direction
.
The
German teachers' association is concerned
.
Schools remain open despite the acute pandemic, and
teachers are demanding greater protection
.
The
Greens
also agree
.
It is right that schools and daycare centers remain open.
Those in charge have learned here.
But better protective measures are urgently needed - we have made many suggestions, we have to tackle now.
- BÜNDNIS90 / DIE GRÜNEN (@Die_Gruenen) October 28, 2020
At the same time, however, the party also
expresses
its
concerns
.
The strengthening of the
veil search and controls in the private sector
are too big an encroachment for them.
Similar to the FDP
, the
Greens
also
want
a
parliamentary basis for the Corona resolutions
.
Nonetheless, they make it clear that the “drastic cuts” should be part of the core:
“Of course it is necessary to slow down the increase in the number of infections.”
(Moe) * Merkur.de is part of the Ippen editorial network.
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