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German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) has drawn up a positive balance sheet of the harsh restrictions on the citizens in the Corona-crisis. There is a “glimmer of hope,” Merkel said on Thursday, according to participants in a special video conference of the Union group, on the situation in the fight against the Corona-crisis. The scale of the actions of the Federal government, it was not to overload the health system. This was so far managed quite well, was quoted the Chancellor.
It takes now for example, longer, until the number of Infected double, said Merkel, according to these data. The Chancellor had referred to this phase earlier than a scale that could be used when it comes to Changes and might Nerfs of the measures. At the same time, Merkel made it clear in the group meeting, therefore, is that the citizens in Germany would have to be prepared to live with the Corona-pandemic. Individual protection instruments should also be used in the future. It was clear that there would be a step-by-step approach.
Merkel: It’s going to be a test of Europe
Angela Merkel pointed to this information on their planned discussions with the Prime Minister after the Easter holidays, at 15. and 19. April. They will then advise on how to deal with the agreed constraints. With a view to the difficult negotiations, the Eurozone Finance Ministers about a large rescue package, the Chancellor is, therefore, said, it will go to a probation trial in Europe. It is solidarity must be shown.
The group met in the times of the Corona-crisis for the first time, via video unlock. In addition to Merkel, also the Minister of health, Jens Spahn, economy Minister Peter Altmaier and Minister of agriculture, Julia Klöckner should assess the current situation.
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