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Lindner's statement on Corona stunned "Tagesthemen" presenter Zamperoni

2021-11-15T05:32:54.716Z


What did he say? Ingo Zamperoni reacts irritated to a statement by Christian Lindner in the "Tagesthemen". The FDP boss is now taking a stand.


What did he say?

Ingo Zamperoni reacts irritated to a statement by Christian Lindner in the "Tagesthemen".

The FDP boss is now taking a stand.

Berlin - Christian Lindner caused confusion with a statement in the ARD “Tagesthemen”.

In an interview with Ingo Zamperoni, the FDP boss doubted apparently proven Corona measures.

That also irritated the moderator - who asked again.

The next day, Lindner rows back in a tweet.

But what exactly happened?

In the program, the 42-year-old was asked by Zamperoni why, with the expiry of the legal status of the epidemic emergency of national scope, containment options such as exit or contact restrictions are being waived.

"Because these measures are not effective according to scientific studies and because German courts have already rejected such exit restrictions," replied Lindner.

"Tagesthemen" (ARD): Lindner's statement on Corona irritates Zamperoni - FDP boss is now clearing up

In response to Zamperoni's incredulous question whether he was really claiming that contact restrictions and bans on going out were not effective, Lindner replied: "There are scientific studies on the effectiveness of exit restrictions, for example for vaccinated people, who do not curb the incidence of infection."

His statements met with outrage on social media.

He was accused of ignoring scientific knowledge.

In some cases he was even denied the ability to govern.

The Göttingen physicist Viola Priesemann, who deals with corona issues, offered him via Twitter to provide clarification.

If I was misunderstood in the #day topics, I regret it. Because I promote consistent and effective measures!

I do not doubt contact restrictions, but only, for example, the proportionality of curfews for vaccinated people.

CL

- Christian Lindner (@c_lindner) November 13, 2021

On Saturday Lindner wrote on Twitter: “If I was misunderstood in the“ Daily Topics ”, I regret it. Because I am promoting consistent and effective measures!

I do not doubt contact restrictions, but only, for example, the proportionality of curfews for vaccinated people. "

(Aka / dpa)

Source: merkur

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