Despite the daily negative records in the number of young people casesthe Federal Parliament decided today to amend the legislation on protection against infections, lifting most of the restrictive measures. Opposition and states have strongly criticized the new rules.
The amendments to the legislation were finally voted only by the ruling coalition parties (SPD, Greens, FDP), with 388 votes in favor, 277 against and 2 abstentions. The approval by the Federal Council (Bundesrat) is expected in the afternoon. Yesterday, Thursday, however, many of the state governments criticized the decisions of the federation, complaining, among other things, that they were taken in their absence.
From next Sunday the measures against her pandemic limited to mandatory use of a mask FFP-2 in public transport and health facilities, where diagnostic tests will be required for coronavirus. Further restrictions are not ruled out for so-called “regional hotspots”, if deemed necessary by the local parliament. Most states, however, have announced that they intend to implement a transitional period until April 2, while maintaining at least some of the previous rules.
Federal Health Minister Carl Lauterbach, who has been at the center of criticism as a supporter of the most cautious openings, stressed in Parliament today that March 20 is not “Freedom Day” and described today’s decisions as a “difficult compromise”, but not between of the “group that wants freedom” and the “group of the careful”, he clarified. “One must also look at the legal issue. We can not continue to protect the whole country to support a small group of unvaccinated and those who are unwilling to take action to protect them. “The balance will change,” Lauterbach said.
The Liberals (FDP) appear satisfied with the final decisions, while the Greens did not hide that they would like even more freedom for the citizens.
During the meeting in Bundestagabout 20,000 people had gathered at Brandenburg Gate protesting against meters for pandemic and requesting their general removal.
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