FDP Lower Rhine
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Federal Minister defends easing
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Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann. “The relaxation of the corona restrictions comes at the right time.”
Photo: dpa/Michael Kappeler
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Krefeld At the party conference of the Free Democrats, the chairman Dietmar Brockes was confirmed in office, the Krefeld Otto Fricke remains his deputy.
(vo) Around 80 delegates from the Free Democrats on the Lower Rhine met in Wesel for the party conference to elect a new board. Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann was welcomed as a special guest. In his speech he spoke about the work of the state government, the Ukraine war and the current Corona policy. In particular, Buschmann justified the relaxation of the corona protection rules, which was controversial among many prime ministers.
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The Minister of Justice justified the easing by saying that high numbers of infections are no longer an indicator that the number of patients in the hospitals will increase two weeks later: “It was always the goal of the corona measures to maintain the health system,” says Buschmann. Therefore, the easing is just right at the moment.
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On the subject of energy prices, Buschmann explained that it was now important to take quick and effective action against rising fuel prices. The lawyer explains that a reduction in VAT on fuel, which some parties want, is not possible for legal reasons. Instead, he announces quick relief, which is to be paid out unbureaucratically to the citizens.
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The chairman of the FDP Niederrhein, Dietmar Brockes (Brüggen), also defended the relaxation of the corona virus: “The corona pandemic is still determining politics and social life in Germany. Nevertheless, paths must now be taken that show a way out of the lockdown and encroachments on fundamental rights.” Brockes emphasized that the FDP is making a noticeable difference in the federal and state governments and is always insisting on a return to normality.
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During the elections, the district party conference confirmed Dietmar Brockes as district chairman for a further two years. He is supported by Otto Fricke, member of the Bundestag from Krefeld, Constantin Borges from Moers and Wilhelm Bies from Duisburg as deputy chairmen.
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Boris Gulan from the district of Kleve-Geldern was elected treasurer, Daniel Winkens from Mönchengladbach was elected secretary and Eric Scheuerle was elected press spokesman for Viersen.
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