Tag: Health
Spahn for security measures, against racism
The German Federal Minister of Health, Jens Spahn (CDU) has called on people to continue adhering to the known security measures in the face of the Corona crisis, such as the requirement to wear masks, and the distance requirement. With regard to demonstrations against racism,…
Border controls with European neighbors expected to drop soon
Controls at the German borders are likely going to be lifted mid-June. Federal Minister of the Interior Horst Seehofer (CSU) declared this after consultations with other EU interior ministers. He would like to present his proposal to the Federal Cabinet next week. The background is…
Merkel calls for consideration and respect
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for consideration and respect in view of the Corona situation: “We should be happy about everything that is now possible. Let us use it. But let us be considerate and respect the need to protect others.” The minimum…
RKI: lower level of new infections
Since there have been surveys concerning the number of cases of Corona infections, over 179,300 people have contracted the lung disease in Germany. Most of them have recovered, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced. Local authorities reported a total of 362 new infections to the…
Hans for car purchase premiums – under conditions
Purchase premiums for passenger cars should only be paid for environmentally friendly technology, the Saarland Prime Minister Tobias Hans (CDU) has emphasized. Support for the automotive industry was important to him, Hans said, and purchase bonuses could be part of a large package to stimulate…
Schäuble warns against hijacking of demonstrations
President of the Bundestag, Wolfgang Schäuble, has warned people who want to take part in demonstrations against the Corona requirements not to get hijacked. He has campaigned to respect not only health, but also political distance rules. Schäuble spoke out against conspiracy theorists, above all….
President of the Federal Council: standing together against Corona
The Prime Minister of the State of Brandenburg, Dietmar Woidke (SPD), has advocated a uniform approach to the Corona crisis. With regard to contact restrictions, the imperative of distance and the obligation to wear a mask, the understanding of the population is greater if everyone…
Corona crisis: agreement on a protective framework
by Thorsten Koch German Chancellor Angela Merkel has spoken out in favor of joint action by the federal and state governments. There should be agreement on fundamental questions. Merkel spoke of a common protective framework until at least June 29. Merkel emphasized that a careful…
EU Commission proposes aid package of 750 billion Euros
by Thorsten Koch The EU Commission would like to provide 750 billion euros to support the economy of member states suffering from the Corona crisis. 500 billion Euros should flow as non-repayable grants. 250 billion Euros are to be granted as loans. Italy and Spain…
Bundeskartellamt clears takeover of Rhön-Klinikum
by Thorsten Koch According to the German authority for economic regulation, the Bundeskartellamt, the hospital chain Asklepios, which is privately owned, can take over the operator Rhön-Klinikum. “There is no spatial overlap in the vast majority of Asklepios and Rhön clinic locations,” commented the President…
Söder calls for a stronger normative role for the Federal Government
by Thorsten Koch While Baden-Württemberg’s Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) no longer wants to discuss the course of action in the looming Corona pandemic with the Federal Government, Bavarian Minister Markus Söder (CSU) is demanding more competencies for the federal government. Federal Minister of Health…
Ramelow for distance requirements and face masks despite easing
by Thorsten Koch Thuringia’s Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow (Left) wants to continue to get out of many Corona restrictions despite numerous critical voices. He said the crisis mode should be ended. The aim is to go into control mode. State interference in fundamental rights is…
