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Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) has been placed in the Bundestag for the government poll by parliamentarians. In his opening statement, he commented on the crown crisis and warned of a possible pullback. “The basic facts have not changed,” said Merkel. “There are still no drugs or vaccines”: the coronavirus remains a “danger to each and every one of us”.
“We can be happy to have mastered the past few weeks so well,” said Merkel. She also sees this as an obligation not to jeopardize what has been accomplished. “It would be depressing if we had to go back to the restrictions that we all want to leave behind because we want too much and too fast.”
You cannot stop the spread of the virus, but you can slow it down. It was possible to get closer to this goal. The number of new infections “is in an area that our health system can manage.” Merkel praised the “fabulous job” in the health authorities.
Merkel was last accused of failing to prevail against the Prime Minister to ease restrictions. Furthermore, his measurements were not always in proportion to his personal liberties.
Other survey topics:
Tax increase: When asked if the Federal Government was planning tax increases, the chancellor said no. “As of today, there are no plans to increase taxes and fees,” said Merkel. It is part of the policy “that we always respond at the moment, otherwise we would be looking to the future, and I don’t suppose so,” he added.
Regarding the situation of the economy and employees, Merkel referred to government aid, such as short-term work, liquidity aid and the reduction of VAT for restaurateurs. She was glad that the pandemic had hit Germany in an economically good situation. “We have a chance to get it right. But I’m not saying that nobody notices anything.”
Crown infections in slaughterhouses: Merkel announced consequences for crown outbreaks in slaughterhouse workers. The federal government intends to make the necessary changes, he said. Labor Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD) will present a concept for this coming Monday. Merkel spoke of “terrifying news” from the meat industry. “There are major shortcomings, especially when it comes to accommodation.” He stressed that local authorities are responsible for controlling health and safety requirements.
Regarding the postponement of flexibilization in circles with a high infection rate, such as Coesfeld in North Rhine-Westphalia, Merkel said she hoped that decisive action by local authorities would allow the flexibilization to be approved soon.
European control of the pandemic: Merkel said that better European mechanisms and systems are needed to exchange information and prepare for the next pandemic.
Equality in the face of the crown crisis: “I will do my best to make sure we don’t have a re-traditionalization,” Merkel said of the question of who is primarily in charge of childcare at home and homeschooling.
Bundestag hack: Regarding Russia’s involvement in the 2015 Bundestag attack, Merkel said she was under the impression that the data had been taken advantage of “in a relatively indiscriminate manner.” The process hurts them, Merkel said; she thinks the thing is outrageous. “I strive for a better relationship with Russia every day.” On the other hand, there is strong evidence that the Russian forces are also involved. “I take these things very seriously,” said Merkel. “There is a strategy to Russia’s hybrid war strategy.”
Sharing the EU’s climate protection burden: In the course of increasing the EU’s climate protection target by 2030, he wants to renegotiate what involvement individual member states have to do, Merkel said. He said it was “completely natural” for further negotiations to take place on the so-called burden sharing.
The day before, the Union faction had requested this in a position paper. “It will be difficult,” said Merkel. “The negotiations will not be easier.” But it cannot be that the key to 2017 remains that way.
In late April, Merkel had welcomed the increase in the 2030 target sought by the EU Commission without mentioning any conditions. So far, greenhouse gas emissions are said to be 40 percent lower than in 1990 by 2030. The commission wants to target 50 to 55 percent. Germany already has a 55 percent target by 2030. Each country’s contribution to the EU target depends on its prosperity, as measured by per capita gross domestic product (GDP).
