11.05.2020 17:37
(Act. May 11, 2020 7:30 pm)
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Vorarlberg’s governor Markus Wallner (ÖVP) – current chairman of the International Lake Constance Conference (IBK) – wants to reopen the borders in the Lake Constance region as soon as possible.
Wallner announced on Monday that he intends to work out a corresponding video conference with the other heads of the government in a video conference.
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“In the foreground is a clear positioning in terms of border opening. For me it is clear that the borders in the Lake Constance region must open again as soon as possible,” emphasized Wallner. Due to the strong networking of the Lake Constance region, the corona-related border closures would have hit the countries around Lake Constance harder. That is why rapid steps towards opening the border are now necessary, Wallner stated. “The region must clearly state that a quick solution is necessary for an economic restart,” emphasized the governor. It is about nothing less than the future prospects of the people in the Lake Constance region.
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Speak in one voice
It is important to speak with one voice and to be heard in the respective federal capitals. “The goal must be to jointly call for a border opening as a Lake Constance region,” said Wallner. In addition, Wallner also wants to discuss the respective strategies for ramping up the economy with the heads of government of the IBK. “It makes sense to act in a coordinated and prudent manner,” said the governor.
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About the IBK
The IBK, founded in 1972, is a cooperative association of the governments of the countries and cantons bordering and connected to Lake Constance. Members are in Germany Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, in Switzerland Schaffhausen, Zurich, Thurgau, St. Gallen, Appenzell-Ausserrhoden, Appenzell-Innerrhoden as well as the Principality of Liechtenstein and Vorarlberg. About 4.1 million people live in the core area of the “Regio Bodensee” on around 14,800 square kilometers.
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