At the moment there is no reason for new measures, says Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier. Still, there are worries and concerns.
For Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier (CDU), a renewed closure of shops and restaurants in the Corona crisis is out of the question.
«We must and will prevent a new lockdown. It would be devastating for many shops and restaurants that have been closed for months, “said Altmaier of” Bild am Sonntag “. As long as there is no threat of overloading the health system, there is no reason for new measures. Vaccinated or younger people usually have no symptoms at all in the event of an infection, and intensive care beds in Germany are far from their utilization limit.
From the perspective of medium-sized businesses, Altmaier’s statements are indirectly a cause for concern. “Because apparently he is reacting to corresponding considerations in the federal government,” said the managing director of the Federal Association of Medium-Sized Enterprises (BVMW), Markus Jerger, of the German press agency.
Speculation about it alone unsettles companies and prevents investments. “Instead of speculating about new coercive measures, the federal government should send a positive signal to the economy.” The Union must “finally” prevail against its coalition partner and provide relief for taxes, levies and energy costs.
The deputy head of the FDP parliamentary group, Michael Theurer, called for an “economic summit with a binding rejection by the federal government of another lockdown.”
Altmaier also spoke out in favor of more speed and offers on site for vaccinations. And: “We should consider limiting major events such as concerts or football matches to vaccinated and recovered visitors. A negative test alone must not be sufficient for this in the long term. ” However, the minister rejected rewards for those willing to vaccinate.
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