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So far, the German government has tried to avoid a new total shutdown due to the coronavirus. But is this possible? The newly infected reached a new record for the last day: 14,964.
Will there be a new blockade of public life and the economy? Today, Chancellor Angela Merkel will hold a videoconference with the prime ministers of the 16 German provinces to discuss new austerity measures to control the pandemic. And it is very likely that, as the media reports, Merkel will propose a restriction on the economy and social contacts, but in a softer version than in the spring: in November, bars and restaurants will have to close and big events will be canceled. . Theaters, cinemas, swimming pools and gymnasiums will also be closed, but schools and kindergartens will remain open, except in areas that are particularly affected. It is planned to end the opportunities for tourism in Germany: overnight stays in hotels and guest houses will be prohibited.
Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Olaf Scholz, for his part, said additional measures were needed to curb the second wave of infections. “These measures should be as uniform as possible across the country and understandable,” Scholz said.
The fight is for a peaceful Christmas
Health Minister Jens Spahn, who tested positive for coronavirus last week, defended the tightening of the measures: “If we wait for the intensive care units to be full, it will be too late.” “Better break the wave now and take control of the situation by Christmas,” Span hopes. He identified kindergartens, schools and jobs as priorities, but called for serious support for the culture and restaurant industry, which will be severely affected if the new restrictions go into effect.
It remains to be seen whether the government’s proposals will receive support from the provinces. Lower Saxony Prime Minister Stefan Weil called for common decisions that apply to all of Germany. “As politicians and as a state, we must be very clear and united,” Weil said. “We are fighting so that we can all have a peaceful Christmas together,” he added.
Most expect stricter measures
The majority of the German population is prepared for new restrictions on public life. According to the DPA, two-thirds of Germans expect the forced closure of shops, restaurants and schools in response to the increase in coronavirus cases in the country. However, there are also criticisms of the intentions of the federal government. He came from the ranks of the liberals of the Free Democratic Party. Its president, Christian Lindner, said that the complete closure of the restaurants was unnecessary and unconstitutional.
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