Corona: Merkel announces further relaxation for Germany, speaks of anger

Update 9:50 p.m.: At the summit of the chancellor Merkel cast Prime Minister no major changes were made to the Crown–Measurements decided Only on May 6, after another meeting, there could be a more extensive relaxation. It is increasingly difficult to find a consensus between the federal and state governments on how to proceed. According to Image there was at the summit thick air

According to the newspaper, it was on for 30 minutes Opening of the disputed playground. The changing and sometimes contradictory evaluations of virologists were also controversially discussed.

According to Image namely, the Christian virologist Drosten criticized for his conflicting statements about the risk of infection of children in the pandemic. At the subsequent press conference, however, he praised the scientists and emphasized that it was normal for the unknown virus to change its mind.

According to the newspaper, Zoff was published in which some federal states brought into play. Reopening of restaurants May 10. Merkel is said to have been strictly against it.“I couldn’t carry that with me”quote

In addition, according to the image information, there is a risk of fractures between the south, which is significantly more affected by the virus, and the less affected federal states in the north. There must also be friction between the parties and even within the party.

You can find an overview of the new Corona loosening here.

Merkel announces further relaxation for Germany, and speaks furious

Update 6.09 p.m .: “Then I wish you a good May day,” says the chancellor. Angela Merkel At the end of the press conference. “Labor Day,” he adds later, and gets up to leave the federal press conference with Söder and Tschetschner.

Update 6.07 p.m.: “One thing is clear: there will be no normal school year this year,” says Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU).

Consequently, appropriate concepts have been put forward on how to gradually open them, says Hamburg’s first mayor, Peter Tschentscher. Now you have to think about how you can implement this accordingly in the younger children’s area.

There are no special incentives for the auto industry at the moment.

Update 6:04 p.m .:According to Chancellor Angela Merkel at a conference with the federal government on Tuesday, the auto industry cannot yet wait for a decision on special incentives for the industry. Now it’s about the prospect of how the economy should start again after the Corona crisis, Merkel said Thursday after a video conference with the countries’ prime ministers. Even before the pandemic, the auto industry was a major central industry that many jobs depend on.

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) reiterated his call for one “Innovation bonus”create incentives to buy, increase demand, and at the same time advance climate protection. Next Monday he would speak to colleagues in Baden-Württemberg and Lower Saxony about whether and how this could be implemented.

Corona Summit: Criticizing the change in factors for the blockade, Merkel speaks of anger

Update 17:59: “I warn against blaming the person who brought the message for making sure the wish is not fulfilled.” It would be bad if scientists no longer dared to comply with theirs. Perceptions to communicate, then the Chancellor further Science is a very beautiful and exciting field of work in which you have to do something new every day: “That is not the case in politics. Sometimes you have to repeat things, “he adds. But politics is also there to provide a framework for changing scientific knowledge.

Update 17:53: Current criticism of adjustments to Loosening factors the chancellor does not want to bear it. In response to a corresponding question, Merkel is really speaking angry. Den R factor I have had before, “it was not invented in the Corona crisis.” He was also pleased that “Germany has outstanding scientists in the field of virology and epidemiology.” And it’s a hallmark of science to make the new findings transparent over and over again.

At first she had about Duplication rate It argues to bring the risk of exponential growth closer to the citizen. But the fact that new knowledge about this new virus was known and influenced policy was not a disadvantage. Even if that means that there has been no reliable knowledge for a long time. “We have to live with it, it is part of our enlightened society. And it would be no worse if scientists do not share their latest findings with us. “

Summer Vacation? Joke of Merkel and Söder

Update 5.41 p.m .: “Travel is not on the agenda at the moment,” says Chancellor Angela Merkel when asked by a journalist. If, despite the infection in summer, vacation travel within Germany is really possible again, he recommends a vacation in Bavaria when traveling south, CSU chief Söder said. So Merkel joked, whose constituency is located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which can also have a lot of fun in the north. Söder summed it up as follows: “South and north: the west is not there.” Perhaps a small council against the head of government of North Rhine-Westphalia, Armin Laschet (CDU), who did not attend the press conference after the change of the federal and state governments to the crown. The crisis participated.

Update 5:36 p.m.: Playgrounds are not the highest priority, says Söder. The opening of Schools and kindergartens. The decisions are steps in the direction of “normality, but: normality with Corona”. It also urges citizens to “be patient”. Patience and consistency together are the right advisers. “

So far, the crisis has been well managed, Söder said and thanked the Chancellor. Angela Merkelwho is “an international voice of reason” in these times of crisis.

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Merkel on the changes for Germany NOW live: Big steps announced for May 6

Update 17:27: Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder sees past successes in the crown crisis as “luck”. The debate on the consequences of the measures should not lose sight of the danger of the pandemic. “The most important tip is caution,” said Söder.

“Corona is a marathon, at the end of which we don’t know where the target is, “said Söder, criticizing discussions about which lives should or should not be saved.

What is particularly important to me: the economy is a part. You think about it a lot. ” Söder sees the biggest challenge in the Gastronomy. Especially when it comes to alcohol, hygiene measures and distance regulations are at risk. Family reunions and family vacations like Mother’s Day also worried the Prime Minister. There was a lot of discussion about how the necessary crown supplies could be made.

Update 5.25 p.m .: It attempts to cushion the massive effects of the crown crisis on the economy.

Update 5.22 p.m .: Chancellor Angela Merkel appeals to the perseverance of the population. He thanked the citizens for taking good care of them. Crown restrictions He stopped

Necessary effects of relaxation on the Chains of infection it must be considered. “We will also evaluate all the next measures,” said the chancellor. Infections, but also the economic consequences played a role here.

Federal and state governments have also agreed Warning system they agreed to new outbreaks of infection chains. These would have to be recognized early.

Update 17.17 p.m .: Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU), Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) and the first mayor of the free and Hanseatic city of Hamburg, Peter Tschentscher (SPD) open the press conference.

Corona Summit: Chancellor’s press conference delayed

Update 17.13 p.m .: In the last conference call, he was mainly the Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Armin Laschet and Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Soder been in different directions Measurements and flexibility. moved However, many of the restrictions that have been resolved cannot be easily maintained due to massive restrictions on fundamental rights. It was not yet known what issues the federal and state governments would debate on Thursday.

Update 5:03 p.m .: Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and the Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) takes a long time to arrive. However, this is nothing new in negotiations between the federal and state governments in times of the Corona crisis. With the past The chancellor changed the phone to the prime minister details were often discussed far beyond the specified target date.

Update 4.43 p.m .: The debate on School openings It will be postponed until May 6, as expected. This was agreed in the deliberations of the federal and state governments. Also to expand the Childcare must submit a resolution only for the next chancellor placement Angela Merkel (CDU) and the prime ministers of the federal states next Wednesday. The German Press Agency learned this on Thursday from participants in today’s change conference.

Merkel’s Corona Summit: playgrounds, zoos and lakes: grand openings decided

Update 16:29: Prime ministers were able to join the conference call Angela Merkel apparently also at the opening of Museums, zoos and exhibitions. some dpa reports, citing groups of participants.

Update 4:01 p.m.: In the deliberations of Chancellor Angela Merkel and the prime ministers, the federal and state governments have already agreed on some points of the Federal cabinet resolution Agree. For example, the number of intensive care beds reserved for prospective crown patients should be reduced. Under certain distance and hygiene rules, religious services should also be allowed again.

Those who have been locked for weeks should also be subject to hygiene requirements. Children’s parks reopen The German press agency learned this from the participants. The round did not initially establish a uniform point in time for the opening of the playgrounds.

Individual Federal states He had recently relaxed the regulations. In most Berlin districts, children were allowed to play on playgrounds on Thursday. In the last weeks Swings, slides and even ping pong tables. laced with a red and white ribbon. Parents should now make sure to avoid crowded facilities and that their children comply with hygiene standards.

I like with Schools, nurseries and sports clubs. According to the will of the federal government, it should not be decided until May 6. North Rhine-Westphalia already decided on Thursday to bring all primary school children to schools starting May 11. A daily lamination system was planned.

In addition to the Corona summit: Federal Interior Minister Horst Seehofer wants to maintain border controls.

Update 3:41 pm: As Chancellor Angela Merkel advises Prime Minister on further steps in the coronavirus pandemic, it beats Federal Minister for the Interior, Horst Seehofer plans to maintain current border controls for now. But there is resistance in the Union faction. In principle, Seehofer can simply organize the controls. But he gives importance to coordination with countries.

Earlier, nine members of the Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate Bundestag had stated Thursday that Limits France, Luxembourg and Switzerland should be reopened. The “Spiegel” reported on this first.

Crown Summit: Chancellor Merkel debates with Prime Minister about further relaxation

Update 2.35 p.m .: The federal resolution * proposes far-reaching relief from the Crown restrictions before The Chancellor’s deliberations Angela Merkel (CDU) with the Prime Minister has now started. There are likely to be regional differences in federal states when it comes to decision making and implementation. Instead, the presentation of the Crown Cabinet from Thursday there is also room for maneuver.

Update 2.30 p.m .: Despite the wide openings of Zoos, playgrounds and important family gatherings., the federal government apparently adheres to the decision to also facilitate larger commercial areas Restaurants and hotels decide on May 6. At the national level Contact blocking was before Crown summit Extended by Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and Prime Ministers at 2 p.m. to May 10. In this regard too, obviously, you can only expect new developments next week.

Merkel’s Crown Cabinet: Hospitals should be able to perform operations that can be re-planned from now on

Update 13:57: In the future, a large part of the Hospital capacities can be used for predictable operations. Currently, about 40 percent of intensive care beds would be kept free for crown patients with financial compensation. The current developments of Infection numbers as well as the precise description through the intensive care bed register now apparently allow relaxation. This stems from the federal government’s draft resolution for discussions between Chancellor Angela Merkel and the heads of government of the federal states, which are available for dpa.

Consequently, states must assume regional control from now on, taking into account regional peculiarities, based on a concept presented by the federal government for this purpose. A permanent exclusive Prioritization of a specific group of patients. it cannot be justified, he continues. At the same time, the sufficient capacity of treatment with Covid 19 must be kept free and adapted to the development of the pandemic.

Merkel’s Crown Cabinet: the federal government wants to write a concept for greater school openness

Update 1:43 p.m.: Apparently, you should work hard on others Relaxation in the school area. be worked on the federal government draft resolution on counseling Chancellor Angela Merkel The Prime Minister has until May 6 to develop a concept for the gradual opening of schools, kindergartens and the resumption of sports.

Chancellor Helge Braun’s office he is said to be with the heads of state chancelleries in the Basis of recommendations. of the respective ministerial conferences.

Corona Summit: weddings and visits to the playground are allowed again; important events are still prohibited

Update 1.35 p.m .: Despite the first extensive landslide of playgrounds, zoos, museums, and major family events like weddings or funerals, the federal government wants to do that. Prohibition of major events. such as folk festivals, large sporting events with spectators, concerts, as well as street, wine and shooters festivals. That will remain the case until August 31, he said in the draft resolution to advise Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) with the prime minister today.

When and under what conditions could smaller public and private events or celebrations be held due to the particularly high risk of infection Not yet predictable.

Corona-Gifpel Today: Extensive Openings – Possible Weddings with the Family

Update 1:25 p.m.: The federal government also wants to allow religious celebrations such as baptisms, circumcisions, and weddings, as well as small group funeral services, even in the Corona crisis. However, the number of participants must be based on family membership. Furthermore, “only indispensable persons” should be admitted, according to the draft decision of the Federal Government, which was submitted to the German Press Agency in Berlin, for the consultations of Chancellor Angela Merkel with the heads of state on Thursday by the afternoon.

Corona Cabinet today: wide openings of playgrounds and museums.

Update 1:26 p.m.: In addition to playgrounds and museums, the federal government now wants bans due to the Corona crisisPrayer services and meetings. allow again. This loosening is also subject to compliance with appropriate hygiene measures.

Update 1:10 p.m.: In addition to the playground, museums, exhibitions, memorials, zoos and botanical gardens are said to be able to reopen under certain conditions, according to the federal government. The prerequisite for small and historic buildings in particular is that the requirements for Hygiene and the observance of the necessary distance could be implemented in terms of space and personnel, the federal government’s draft resolution for the deliberations of Chancellor Angela Merkel with the heads of government of the countries that are available to the dpa. To this end, a financing program of initially € 10 million will be launched in the short term for crown-related conversion measures.

Update 1:05 p.m.: The federal government wants them for Crown pandemic Playgrounds that have been closed for weeks. Parents should make sure to avoid crowded facilities basic hygiene rules Comply, it says in the draft federal government decision available to the German Press Agency in Berlin for consultations with Chancellor Angela Merkel with the prime ministers of the federal states on Thursday afternoon.

Crown Cabinet: Merkel extends contact blocks – virologist warns: “I don’t know why so many dead …”

Update 12.44 p.m .: The virologist Alexander Kekulé chose drastic words about ARD at Maischberger on Wednesday night. The night before Corona’s cabinet, he said about the economic impact of the Running of the bulls: “It is very short for me to say ‘money or life’. We just need a concept of how we can protect ourselves and start our social life again.”

And obviously you already have an idea. Refers to the call Smart distancing. First, it is about protecting the elderly. Second, about the masks, “that finally ended,” says Kekulé. Third, you should be able to create new ones Chains of infection understand “And we have to test. Test, test, test.” But stupid things are “causing big shoots again”, like opening everything again.

Blockade in Germany: Will the Merkel Crown Summit decide on far-reaching relaxation today?

The Blocking it didn’t work perfectly, Kekulé said. Because you still have more than 1000 cases a day and you don’t know exactly why or how your infection chains proceed. This could be due to the fact that people do not stick to the contact blocks, or one has to Closing measures adjust “- or was it because of the missing masks?” Before he can assess this clearly, the virologist warns of hasty openings.

And with his warning from the night before, Kekulé could be in the course of the Corona cabinet. Because with wide openings Not expected this Thursday.

However, some things could change. Loosening representative Armin Laschet (CDU) warns against the postponement of major medical and hospital appointments due to the crown crisis and therefore compromises one’s health. Of the today’s federal-state contact with Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) must send a signal to people with other diseases “who do not dare to go to the hospital because they want to give preference to patients in the crown,” said the prime minister of North Rhine-Westphalia before the phone call with his counterparts and the chancellor, who started at 10am.

Merkel’s Crown Summit: What decisions are being made today?

Update 11.32 a.m .: Citizens should consider new openings in the Coronavirus pandemic Probably be patient. After the first store openings, inquiries from today’s chancellor Angela Merkel apparently no further relief steps are planned with the prime ministers. That informs the ARD citing coalition circles.

Maybe one gradual opening of the hotel industry should be decided as soon as possible in Corona’s next cabinet on May 6.

Update 10:26 a.m.: The advice of Merkels The so-called Crown Cabinet has begun. A resolution is expected around 2 p.m. The chancellor’s deliberations with the prime ministers will decide on the federal Volage starting at 2 p.m. Long-range opening decisions were not yet expected. At the national level Contact blocking was in advance until May 10 extended Therefore, it should be decided as soon as possible at the next federal-state branch on May 6 and on how to tackle gastronomy and tourism. However, there are already stronger regional differences.

Shortly before Merkel’s Crown Summit today: Prime ministers focus on regional differences

Update 9.23 a.m .: Shortly before the deliberations of the federal and state governments on the relaxation of the Coronavirus measurementsIt is clear that there will be strong regional differences. Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) warned of hasty openings. Without a vaccine, “second wave” threatens, Söder said Bavarian radio.

“We saw some countries that relaxed very quickly and then had to do the opposite,” he said. Soder overlooking Singapore. Even if other federal states now wanted to move faster, Söder said he would remain cautious himself. However, “he is not mad at any colleague” who now sees the situation differently.

Head of government of Lower Saxony Stephan Weil (SPD) for regional gradations on relaxation of crown requirements. He thinks this is “justifiable,” he said in the ARD morning magazine. The Brandenburg Prime Minister made a similar statement Dietmar Woidke (SPD) – with a major limitation. It also sees regional differences. “But when it comes to really important questions like the Bundesliga, kindergartens, schools, we urgently need to coordinate,” Woidke said at Rundfunk Berlin Brandenburg.

Shortly before Merkel’s Crown Summit: first decision made – contacts blocked extended

Update, 8.58 a.m .: Now announced Head of the chancellery Helge Brown The decision. The in the Crown crisis valid until May 3 Contact restrictions According to Braun, “certainly” will initially run until May 10. That announced the CDU politicians Thursday morning (April 30) at n-tv before the federal and state governments discuss how to proceed.

Shortly before the Merkel Crown Summit: the first decision has already leaked

Update, 8:48 a.m.: The first news item has already leaked: the Contact restriction it is said to run until May 10 Government circles. That reported first RTL. After Easter, the federal and state governments initially agreed to extend the contact blockade until May 4.

Coronavirus: Chancellor (CDU) advises heads of state

Update, April 30, 8:38 a.m. Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) is advising the heads of government of the federal states on Thursday (April 30) on how to proceed in the Crown crisis. Long-range decisions: on others, for example Relieving the Measurements, are not to be expected from consultations through the video change. Among other things, the question is to what extent religious services or other religious events can take place across the country. With a result that you here in Live ticker can be followed, expected around 4:30 p.m.

A more far-reaching decision on new flexibilities and openings is not expected until the next federal-state consultation on May 6.

Before the Merkel Crown Summit: RKI corrects the number of reproductions significantly, will it continue to slacken now?

Update, April 29, 8:48 p.m.: Than Robert Koch Institute reported shortly before Angela Merkel Main Meeting with federal and state governments on Thursday a significant change in Number of reproductions *. According to RKI estimates on Wednesday, the The rate of infection with the coronavirus in Germany is now 0.75 (Data status April 29, midnight).

That means that 10 infected people infect 7.5 people on average. The number of new infections therefore decreases slightly. Since Wednesday, the RKI has been using the four-day average call to estimate current new infections, and therefore also the number of reproductions. An average of three days was previously used.

At the beginning of March, the key figure was three, on April 8 1.3, in the last days 0.9 to 1, each with a certain range of fluctuation. The RKI has repeatedly emphasized that for the epidemic to decrease, this number of reproductions must be less than 1. The number of new infections per day is also important.

According to RKI President Lothar Wieler, on Tuesday, around 2,000 new infections were recorded every day during the past week, significantly less than in previous weeks. Since the beginning of the week, including Wednesday, the numbers have been just over 1,000 per day. At the beginning of the week there is still a delay in reporting. According to Wieler, there are still many outbreaks in hospitals and nursing homes.

Before the Merkel summit: Lindner calls for loosening of the crown in bars, shops, schools – “Yes …”

Update, April 29, 8:17 p.m.: Before the discussions between the federal government and the federal states about Crown-The Christian head of the FDP has crisis on Thursday Lindner others Relieving required “This is also the most important issue for securing jobs and businesses,” Lindner said on a Wednesday afternoon ZDF– “special”.

“If there are concepts of hygiene (protective masks, disinfection, sufficient distance between people), bars, shops, schools, then social life as a whole must be able to open up again,” said the politician. Lindner did not share the concern that the virus could return in full force if the loosening was too fast. Health protection can be organized more intelligently to make social and economic life possible.

Update, April 29, 7.40 p.m.: Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) advises on Thursday with the country’s heads of state about the future Action in the CrownCrisis No far-reaching decisions are expected, for example on further relaxation of measures, from video consultations. Among other things, the question is to what extent religious services or other religious events can take place across the country. A result is expected around 4:30 p.m.

Coronation: three countries are advancing with a three-stage plan for leisure, tourism and gastronomy.

Update, April 29, 5:10 p.m.: I want with a three step plan North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg and Lower Saxony gradually the crown-related restrictions for him Tourism, gastronomy and hospitality.
drive back. Consequently, the first restrictions should be relaxed from the beginning of May.

The opening will begin with outdoor tourism offerings such as zoos, amusement parks and climbing gardens, as the ministers of economy and tourism of the three countries announced on Wednesday. In the second phase, restaurants and vacation hotels and limited-use hotels will follow. Later, night tourism should again be possible without restrictions.

Countries want to bring this concept to the conference of ministers of the economy. “States will determine under their own responsibility the date the individual phases begin,” says a joint statement.

As reported by the “Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung”, it is the first Relaxation level for 7. May planned, in the second phase followed in May 11 restaurants and with apartments and hotels of limited use and in May 25 then night tourism unrestricted In Hanover it was said that the actual schedule is subject to infection.

With all the measures, it should be noted that “the protection of the health of citizens has priority.” Therefore, the concept contemplates compliance with strict distance regulations, hygiene requirements and registration requirements. It is also a prerequisite that the epidemiological situation continues to stabilize.

Corona crisis: Laschet dampens expectations of consultations between the state and the federal government

First report of April 29, 2020: Berlin – Will it be in the next federal-state consultations Crown crisis Relief of Restrictions * give? Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) He will meet with the prime ministers of the federal states on Thursday (April 30).

There are hints of new regulations: Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) also believes that a mask requirement * is advisable for long-distance transport by Deutsche Bahn: in local transport, it has been applicable in almost all estados federales desde el lunes. Todavía no hay luz verde para los viajes de vacaciones * este verano. Además del requisito de máscara, también habrá otros cambios a partir de mayo de 2020. Resumen de todas las nuevas regulaciones.

Laschet en el aflojamiento temprano de Corona: “Solo cuando tenemos números válidos”

Doch ebenso wie Merkel und andere Länderchefs dämpft auch Nordrhein-Westfalens Ministerpräsident Armin Laschet (CDU) die Erwartungen an das bevorstehende Bund-Länder-Gespräch zur weiteren Corona-Strategie* gedämpft.

„Wir haben uns gemeinsam darauf verständigt, über weitere Maßnahmen erst zu entscheiden, wenn wir valide Zahlen dazu haben, wie sich die ersten Öffnungen ausgewirkt haben“, sagte Laschet den Zeitungen der Funke Mediengruppe. „Da diese Zahlen am Donnerstag noch nicht vorliegen, werden wir über mögliche größere gemeinsame Öffnungsschritte frühestens am 6. Mai sprechen können.“

Corona-Lockerungen in den Bundesländern – Laschet (CDU) für Geschlossenheit

Wichtig bleibe aber die regelmäßige Abstimmung und Abwägung. „Die Bundesregierung hat ja gerade erst darauf hingewiesen, dass es aufgrund der unterschiedlichen Betroffenheit auch durchaus ein regional unterschiedliches Vorgehen geben kann“, erläuterte Laschet.

Er werbe aber auch weiter für Geschlossenheit: „Bei den zentralen Fragen im Umgang mit der Pandemie brauchen wir Geschlossenheit im Länderkreis. Ein gemeinsames Vorgehen sorgt für Verbindlichkeit und Verlässlichkeit“, betonte der Regierungschef von NRW*.

Bund-Länder-Beratungen: Merkel rechnet nicht mit Corona-Lockerungen

Zuvor hatte die Bundesregierung wiederholt deutlich gemacht, dass bei dem Gespräch noch nicht mit weiteren Lockerungen der Corona-Auflagen* zu rechnen ist. Merkel* wird sich am Donnerstag erneut mit den Ministerpräsidenten der Länder zusammenschalten.

„An diesem 30. April wird es wichtige vorbereitende Beratungen und sehr begrenzte Beschlüsse geben“, hatte Regierungssprecher Steffen Seibert am Montag nach einer Sitzung des Corona-Kabinetts in Berlin erklärt.

Dietürkische Lira fällt zum Euro auf tiefsten Stand seit 2018. Aufgrund der Corona-Krise haben die Notenbanken immer wieder den Leitzins angepasst. Erdogans Regierung stößt an ihre Grenzen. Weitere Lockerungen in der Corona-Krise sind im Gespräch. Nun wurde ein Plan für die Kita-Öffnung in Deutschland erarbeitet.*

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