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The cultural sector suffers the crisis of the crown. How is it going for artists, cinemas and theaters? Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder comments.
- There will be more relief soon in the Corona * crisis in Bavaria.
- Outside catering can reopen on May 18, followed by restaurants on May 25.
- The cultural sector continues to suffer particularly from the crisis: today (May 15) there is a press conference with Markus Söder.
- Here you will find the basic facts about the crown virus and the news from the crown of Germany. You can also find the current number of cases in Bavaria as a map. The following recommendations for crown protection measures are currently available.
Update from 10.11 a.m.: “How is cultural life going?” Asks Söder. This is the question that many face. “Culture ministers have developed a concept of what the way forward can be when opening culture,” explains Söder. This should also be presented to the ministers and the chancellor. “I think the church model could be a good model there,” says the Bavarian prime minister. “Here, too, the principle is applied step by step, prudently, piece by piece.”
Update 10.09 a.m.: In addition to direct help for artists, it is also about supporting places like theaters and cinemas. Free State is launching a € 50 million program, which will also benefit theaters. There should also be help for film productions.
Third point: for the area of amateur music, aid is also added, a total of more than 10 million euros.
Update from 10:05 a.m.: One of the challenges will be “how do we deal with the consequences,” said Söder. Today the focus is on the art and culture industry. “Bavaria is a cultural country,” he explains. “Culture also suffered considerable losses in this crisis.” Bavaria’s emotional soul must be preserved. “How can we preserve culture?” Was the question in the room. So they sat down with creative artists from all industries. As a result of this conversation, concepts were improved. The cultural rescue fund will be increased to 200 million, explains Söder. The number of beneficiaries will increase from around 30,000 to around 60,000.
Honorary staff, for example in state theaters, technicians, makeup artists, etc. should also benefit from this, not just the people on stage.
Update 10:03 a.m.: The press conference begins. Markus Söder, Bernd Sibler, Minister for Art and Science, and Judit Gerlach, Minister for Digital Affairs, will also be there. Bavarian Prime Minister begins. “We have overcome this crisis very well so far,” he explains. The danger to Bavaria was enormous. If you consider how other countries are, you will find that the Free State has been very fortunate. However, one should not be reckless. “We want to go back to normal,” said Söder, step by step.
Update from 9.15 a.m.: The press conference with Markus Söder begins at 10 a.m. The Pk is here on the live stream and ticker.
Crown in Bavaria: bright spot for a particularly bumpy industry? Söder wants to speak at a press conference
First report of May 14, 8.33 a.m.
Munich: the corona virus has paralyzed public life for a long time. The businesses were then allowed to reopen, including the opening of gastronomy comes: on May 18, the Catering abroad to open again Restaurants It will follow on May 25. Border controls are also relaxed. Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder called for caution. “Good sense and caution are the main adjustments, so to speak,” Söder said Wednesday night (May 13) in a ZDF “Special”. However, it is good that there is now gradual relief, especially in direct border traffic.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: the arts and culture sector suffers – Söder expresses himself
But how’s it going Art and culture Follow? This question will be Bavarian prime minister today at 10 a.m. Thursday (May 14). The Minister of Art and Science, Bernd Sibler, and the digital minister Judit Gerlach (both CSU) are also in the Press conference there. Is there a ray of hope for the industry? The topic should include, among other things, more help for the cultural sector in crisis.
Filmmakers, musicians, artists, actors, organizers and many other cultural workers face great financial difficulties or are even threatened with their existence due to closings related to the crown. They demand better financial support, and eventually a perspective on when theaters, cinemas, concert halls and other facilities can reopen.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: Minister dampens hopes for art and culture
I was just last week Sibler Hopes were dashed and there was talk of a difficult summer for theater and concert organizers. Currently, all plans are geared towards starting the new season in the fall.
The ministers of culture of the federal states are currently working on a concept for possible openings in the art and culture sector. That should be the Prime Minister’s Conference be introduced.
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