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Hamburg's protection of the constitution wants to watch the "lateral thinker" scene more closely
6 a.m.:
The Hamburg Office for the Protection of the Constitution fears radicalization in the demonstrations against the Corona measures. "With a view to the nationwide development, I see above all the risk that these demonstrations could also become a meeting point for people who are not necessarily dissatisfied with the measures to contain the pandemic, but with other political and social framework conditions," said constitutional protection chief Torsten Voss of the "World on Sunday".
Hamburg's mayor Peter Tschentscher meanwhile expressed understanding for anti-corona vaccination opponents who have been roaming the city by the thousands for weeks.
"When we discuss such questions in a city with almost two million people, we cannot expect 100 percent of the people to be convinced," said the SPD politician to the German press agency.
It is important that the protest takes place peacefully.
“The last thing we saw in Hamburg was an orderly demonstration.
That's how it should be in a democracy. "
Survey: Majority looks to 2022 with confidence despite the pandemic
5.30 a.m.:
Despite the ongoing corona pandemic, the majority of Germans are optimistic about the year 2022 according to a new survey. In a representative study by the Hamburg futurologist Horst Opaschowski, 53 percent of those surveyed said that they were looking forward to the coming year with great confidence.
A year ago, 56 percent had said this with a view to 2021.
Optimism is less widespread among East Germans, as the survey results show.
Only 50 percent expect better times, compared to 54 percent for West Germans.
Business associations see many risks for the economy
04.15 a.m.: Central
associations of the German economy see many risks for the economy.
The Corona crisis is inhibiting economic development enormously, said the President of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Peter Adrian, of the German Press Agency.
Industry President Siegfried Russwurm told the dpa that the issue of material shortages would keep industry and consumers busy for a long time.
RKI registers 10,100 new corona infections - incidence at 220.7
4:00 a.m.:
The nationwide seven-day incidence has fallen again compared to the previous day.
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) gave the value of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants and week on Sunday morning as 220.7.
For comparison: the previous day the value was 242.9.
A week ago the nationwide incidence was 315.4 (previous month: 340.7).
The health authorities in Germany reported 10,100 new corona infections to the RKI within one day.
This is evident from the numbers that reflect the status of the RKI dashboard at 3:51 a.m.
The RKI points out that less test and reporting activity can be expected during the holidays and at the turn of the year.
Therefore, the officially reported number of cases could only show an incomplete picture of the corona situation in Germany.
Police use pepper spray at Corona demo in Koblenz
02.45 a.m.:
During a so-called »Corona walk« on Saturday evening in Koblenz, a participant attacked police forces.
As a spokesman said early Sunday morning, there was a "little nudge" during an identity check.
In a message, the police wrote that around 15 other people showed their solidarity with the attacker.
After threatening and then using pepper spray against the group, the situation was calmed down, it said.
According to the police, around 600 people attended the unannounced meeting in downtown Koblenz.
About 15 people had come together for a counter rally.
A total of four criminal proceedings were initiated during the demonstration.
The government does not want to achieve an 80 percent vaccination rate until the end of January
00.03 a.m.:
The federal government is
postponing
its goal of achieving a rate of 80 percent for initial vaccinations.
Now the government wants to create this quota by the end of January if possible, as a government spokesman for "Bild am Sonntag" said.
January 7th had previously been mentioned.
On this day, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) wants to discuss the fight against the corona pandemic with the state ministers for the next time.
61.4 million people in Germany are currently vaccinated at least once, which makes up 73.8 percent of the total population.
Around five million more people would have to receive an initial vaccination for the goal.
Teachers' associations: Do not exclude distance learning
00.01 a.m.:
Because of the spreading
omicron
variant of the
corona virus
, teacher associations warn against
holding
on to face-to-face teaching at all costs.
"The Omikron variant worsens the pandemic situation massively - also at schools," said the chairman of the Association for Education and Upbringing (VBE), Udo Beckmann, the editorial network Germany (RND).
"The motto of politics should definitely no longer be that there must be face-to-face teaching at any cost," he added.
Beckmann called for the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs to meet quickly in order to coordinate with the virologists what is responsible with regard to the health of teachers and students.
He emphasized: »Alternating and distance learning shouldn't be taboo either.«
wal / dpa / Reuters / AFP
