Chancellor Angela Merkel explained her line in the corona crisis in a government statement – the reactions are divided.
- Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) gave one on Thursday Government statement from.
- The topic was the fight against Corona crisis*.
- This was followed by a major debate in the Bundestag.
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Update April 25, 3:10 p.m .: Angela Merkel has it in her Government statement announced on Thursday (April 23): It finds the easing of the corona protective measures of some federal states too “brisk”. The Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) reacted in a current telephone switch focus.de on this statement from the Chancellor.
Corona crisis: Söder reacts to Merkel accusations
He answered diplomatically whether he, like the Chancellor, looked skeptically at what was going on in other federal states: “There is close cooperation and great agreement between the Chancellor and several prime ministers,” said Söder, without naming any name . “This is a prudent coalition. And each colleague does his duty to the best of his knowledge and belief, ”he added.
The corona virus, however, could not be impressed by either the federal government or the prime ministerial conference, which is why, in his opinion, political appeals and ignoring medical facts are of no use. Söder therefore advocates “a well-considered process in which one makes careful relief with protective measures and analyzes how they affect the infection. That is our political responsibility. And depending on the region and the extent to which this is affected, this can also be done differently, which is a strength of federalism.
Corona crisis: ARD commentary reveals Merkel’s “blind spot” – poll shows that she is right
April 25 update: All well and good – but didn’t Merkel overlook one thing in the crisis? In addition to other critical press comments on the government statement by Chancellor Merkel (CDU) on Thursday (April 23), Kirsten Girschick from the BR also commented on this in a commentary on the daily topics on Friday (April 24). First of all, she finds praise for Angela Merkel advising the “top business and trade unions” on how to proceed in the corona pandemic. But then she draws attention to a “blind spot” from the Chancellor, which she had noticed for a long time.
Corona Crisis: Commentary on Daily Issues Reveals Chancellor’s “Blind Spot”
“Minister of Finance, Minister of Economy, Minister of Labor, Minister of Health and Minister of Transport were there today. The family minister didn’t.“This shows the priorities,” said Girschick and above all: the “blind spots” of this government. “The economy is the sphere where the grand coalition wants to solve problems with a lot of money.” For the time being, the commentator is quite understanding. Still, think of them too Familys, because they seem to have to go without political support at the moment “See for yourself how you can cope” with the job, financially and emotionally.
A possible relaxation of daycare centers, for example, will only be discussed next week. Then families have already had seven weeks in their home office and childcare at the same time. Anyone who has participated in this knows: “It is like brushing your teeth with Nutella.” Girschick therefore advocates that the government should pay more attention to families. Because it is important not only how many companies can be saved after the crisis, but also how parents and children emerge from it.
Corona crisis: Despite criticism of government declaration – poll values confirm Merkel
Despite the critical comments on Merkel’s government course, the Union has risen again in the Corona crisis according to the ZDF Politbarometer on the Sunday question. If there were a general election next Sunday, 39 percent of those entitled to vote would vote for the CSU / CDU. This brings the Union to its highest poll value in the legislative period and receives an increase of four percentage points of the vote. Angela Merkel also convinced with performance and sympathy and is ahead of Söder and Scholz in the survey.
Corona crisis: Merkel the extended arm of the RKI? The press is critical of the Chancellor’s speech
April 24 update: In the Media coverage on the Government statement to Corona crisis by Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) there are critical comments. This is how it works Southwest press in one comment on Merkel’s notice that the Old people not to be forgotten: “That is indisputable, but then she pushed a strange thought: ‘These 80- and 90-year-olds have built our country.'”, it says there. And further: “But is that the reason why we must not forget their suffering? Compassion for the elderly must never depend on this gratitude. It shouldn’t depend on anything. “
Corona debate in the Bundestag as a duel for chancellor candidacy?
The Darmstadt Echo ranks the Debates in the Corona crisis also as a “Union-internal remote duel about the chancellor’s candidacy” – and judges: “Anyone who obviously makes career plans about preventive health care thereby only documents one thing: That he – we are only talking about men here – better never become chancellor.”
Press commentary on Merkel’s government declaration: “Pure teaching does not help”
“Like the extended arm of the Robert Koch Institute,” Merkel said in her government statement, she says Popular voice. She had “read the Levites” to the Prime Minister. It is indeed to be welcomed when politicians seek professional advice – “only the sheer teaching does not help with the extent of the corona epidemic,” the newspaper writes.
With the Catering trade and the Cultural enterprise At the moment, two important industries were lacking “every perspective”, it continues. The missing Day care for more and more families is hardly manageable – it should finally be workable regulations “Otherwise, permanent damage will remain even without infection.”
“Too research”: Merkel warns Prime Ministers – Germany on the “thinnest ice”
Update from 3:36 p.m .: Since March 23rd Federal Republic in lockdown. But is this even necessary? Some scientists say: No. Is that correct? A fact check.
Corona virus in Germany: Hofreiter (Greens) swipes against FDP
Update from 10.25 a.m.: After he thanked the employees in the health system and the cashiers for their efforts, defended himself Green Group leader Anton Hofreiter the restrictions on doing business with German Infection Protection Act*. It is about not endangering and infecting people, “and this reason should also be available to you from the FDP”. Applause in the ranks of the Bundestag. Hofreiter continues: “You should stop confusing your own freedom with the right of the fittest.”
After government declaration on coronavirus in Germany – Bartsch (left): “It’s crocodile tears”
Update from 10.12 a.m.r: The leader of the left faction, Dietmar Bartsch, addresses the failure to bring in the Basic pension in the Bundestag. Especially the nurses who are currently employed in the Corona crisis* be praised later on the basic pension. “It is crocodile tears that make them cry,” says Bartsch.
Corona virus topic in the Bundestag: Lindner reaps Lacher on the subject of mandatory mask
Update from 10:01 a.m.: Lindner then criticizes the Mask requirement *. “Masks were first unnecessary, then virus throwers – and today there is a requirement for a mask,” he says – and harvests Lacher. Lindner gets sharp: “Laugh quietly, you have to listen to it anyway!” Many decisions are not “coagulated, scientific” knowledge, but political decisions and should therefore be discussed.
Debate in the Bundestag on coronavirus: Lindner (FDP) criticizes crisis management
Update from 9.54 a.m.: FDP party and faction leader Christian Lindner comes to the desk: “We have shut down our country and restricted fundamental rights like never before in Germany.” The FDP had supported this. He turns to Gauland with “There are things that go beyond individual responsibility” and receives applause for it.
Then his tone becomes more serious. Now weeks have passed, you know more, he continues, and “the doubts about the proportionality have grown – and therefore the unanimity in crisis management ends today,” says Lindner.
Corona debate after government declaration: Mützenich (SPD) praises Merkel’s statement
Update from 9.44 a.m.: The SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich in his speech also praised the parliamentarians. He was proud that Germany showed no “anti-democratic reflexes” in this crisis and the Social Democrats wanted to continue to participate.
His group supported Merkel in the statement that Germany would only be well if Europe was well. He gets applause when he criticizes the “arms race”. Enmities must be reduced in the crisis and he is convinced that they can succeed.
Gauland (AfD) wants to loosen coronavirus measures in Germany
Update from 9.37 a.m.: Now in the subsequent Bundestag debate AfD parliamentary group leader Alexander Gauland the word. He keeps easing the Corona restrictions * “Not only economically necessary, but also health-related” is necessary and refers to obesity, which is “widespread” in Germany, and warns of circulatory diseases or depression due to the quarantine . “
Gauland’s suggestion: Pensioners or high-risk groups could get separate shopping hours or open restaurants or beer gardens under certain conditions, for example by “halving the number of tables and Mask requirement * for the staff ”.
Merkel on the corona loosening of the federal states: “Not to say, to research”
Update from 9.29 a.m.: A European economic stimulus program * could support the necessary economic upturn in the next two years, Merkel announced. “We should think about making very different contributions to the European budget.”
Update from 9.25 a.m.: Merkel now criticizes the implementation of the federal states of the corona loosening: “It seems to me in parts very research – if not to say, research.” But that changes “no iota” that they are the sovereignty of the federal states with the Infection Protection Act support with full conviction. “Our federal order is strong. Nevertheless, I see it as my duty to issue a warning. “
Coronavirus speech by Chancellor Merkel: “We are moving on the thinnest ice”
Update from 9:19 a.m.: But Merkel warns of recklessness: “We are moving thin, if not on the thinnest ice.” The current infection numbers, even if they may be encouraging, reflect the situation from days ago. The Chancellor warns not to “weigh yourself into false security too quickly”.
Merkel defended the WHO – indirectly also against Donald Trump’s criticism. “For the Federal Government, the following applies: WHO is an indispensable partner. We support them. “
Government statement from Merkel to Corona: “Test, test, test!”
Update from 9.15 a.m.: “The experts tell us: test, test, test!” In combating the pandemic, Germany benefited not only from the increase in the number of intensive care beds and the use of nursing staff, but above all the test options – the virus spread would only be overcome with one Vaccine, said Merkel. It must be “available everywhere” for a virus that spreads in almost all countries.
Merkel on Corona: “We are not living in the final phase of the pandemic”
Update from 9:11 a.m.: Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) begins her government declaration. She praises the discipline of the people in Germany when complying with the corona measures – and calls for confidence: “We are not living in the final phase of the pandemic, but still at the beginning.” She emphasizes that she is still convinced that “These harsh restrictions are still necessary”.
First report from April 23:
Berlin – Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) wants a policy statement on Thursday in front of the Bundestag to tackle the Corona crisis* explain. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. Merkel wants to look at the situation in Germany* and in the EU come in.
Government statement by Merkel in the corona crisis: sensitive issue of corona easing
The Chancellor’s speech * concludes a one and a half hour MP debate at. The question of when and how the corona protective measures can be loosened again should provide a special source of ignition.
Merkel’s federal government is acting in the corona crisis: housing benefit, parental benefit, climate protection
On Thursday, the MPs still have other templates for advice – such as the coalition’s bills to promote further vocational training and climate-friendly restructuring of housing allowances.
At first reading, there will also be easier access to parental allowance in the Corona crisis* to advise. MEPs also speak about German participation in the EU Irini mission off the coast of Libya.
Markus Söder, meanwhile, gives an insight into the roadmap for business and the catalog of fines for violations of the mouthguard regulation.
How is the corona pandemic reflected in the death toll in Europe? This is the question that a study on mortality investigated.
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