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Frank-Walter Steinmeier appeals to the population to get vaccinated
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Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has expressed understanding for the displeasure of many citizens about the unclear corona policy of the federal and state governments.
"Just as the pandemic demands a lot from you, you can also demand a lot from politics," he said according to the speech manuscript in a televised address that is to be broadcast on Saturday evening.
Steinmeier admitted a "crisis of trust" and errors in testing, vaccination and digitization.
“After 13 months, perseverance slogans don't help.
All the appeals to patience and common sense and discipline become dull in these grueling times. "
In his speech, the 65-year-old also called for understandable and pragmatic regulations in the fight against Corona and warned against political disputes as an end in itself.
The federal and state governments, parties or coalitions and surveys should not play the main role.
"We need clarity and determination, we need understandable and pragmatic regulations so that people have orientation, so that this country can get what it is made of."
The population shouldn't just be outraged »at the others or at those up there.
Let's not constantly show what is not possible, but rather that it can be done if everyone does their part. "
Steinmeier has also renewed its appeal to the population to be vaccinated against the corona virus.
»Vaccination is the most important step on our way out of the pandemic - so take advantage of the opportunities!
Take part. "
He again emphasized that the vaccines had been developed "in record time" - "very importantly here in Germany".
In the coming weeks, vaccine deliveries will pick up strongly, production in Europe will be expanded and general practitioners will now also start vaccinating, he said.
svs / dpa / AFP
