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, 7:03 a.m.:
Chancellor
Angela Merkel will
give a
government
statement
on the
corona crisis
in the Bundestag on Thursday
.
The focus is likely to be on the
new resolutions
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
coronavirus
in Germany.
In this context, there should be debates about the involvement of
Parliament
in the decision on the corona protective measures.
Coronavirus: Merkel speaks of "incriminating measures"
First report from October 28:
Berlin - the
federal and state governments
agreed on a difficult decision on Wednesday.
Germany is
facing another lockdown
in November
.
It won't be quite as strict as it was in the spring.
Nevertheless,
Chancellor Angela Merkel
spoke
of “incriminating measures” that would now be necessary.
The current development of the second corona wave *
threatens to get out of control
, Merkel explained at the press conference,
75 percent of new infections in Germany
are currently
no longer traceable
.
This overloading of the health authorities should
urgently be prevented
by
“flattening the curve”
.
The declared aim of the Chancellor is
to enable traceability again
.
To do this, the
spread of the coronavirus *
must
be contained.
Coronavirus: Lockdown in Germany - New rules from November
The
federal-state resolution was roughly summarized
in four key points
.
"Restrict contacts", "Reduce leisure time", "Reduce encounters, ensure supplies" and "Support the economy".
The new rules will take effect
on November 2nd
.
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
leisure and catering industries in
particular
are now facing major concerns.
The
federal government
wants to
counteract
the economic consequences of the ordered closings
with a large aid package
.
It should be ten billion euros.
Unlike in spring,
schools and daycare centers will not be closed
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
Federal Chancellor and Prime Minister of the federal states
emphasized their unity after the conference,
critical voices
naturally also interfered
.
The FDP, in the person of party leader Christian Lindner, took to the all-round blow and questioned the
proportionality of the lockdown decision
.
Corona lockdown: Merkel takes a stand - government statement on Thursday
The
Liberals and the general public
will receive
a detailed
explanation of the decisions
on Thursday
.
A
government statement announced for 9:00
.
The focus is of course on the
Corona measures and the involvement of Parliament in the decision-making process
.
In addition, an
increase in child benefit
and the
extension of the Bundeswehr mission in Iraq will also be
discussed, announced the
German press agency
.
(moe) * Merkur.de is part of the Ippen editorial network.
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