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Corona bankruptcy: Angela Merkel disempowered? Söder makes demands – experts warn

Corona chaos in Germany: The countries are impatient – the Chancellor is apparently giving up. But shortly afterwards the complaint is big. An analysis.

Berlin / Munich – There were times when was Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) the nickname “Mutti” is imprinted by parts of the German public. Sometimes with some respect, often disrespectful. This habit has quieted down over the past few years – but now, of all times, in the middle of the Corona crisis, you might feel reminded of this (un) word in a strange way.

It became apparent on Tuesday that the head of government of the Federal Republic and the prime minister in matters Corona measures can no longer agree. And that Merkel no longer wants to try to bring a line into state and local politics on this crucial question.

It was read that Merkel “does not want to do anything to the conflict that has been escalating for months.” A sentence that also excites exasperated parents Corona lockdown could escape. Another remarkable one came across Markus Söder on Tuesday – Bavarian Prime Minister called for guidance from headquarters …

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One thing is clear: the obviously troubled situation could have greater effects than a possible relapse into old language habits. The pandemic – all the protagonists emphasize this, up to the Thuringian country chief Bodo Ramelow, who is particularly keen to relax – is far from over. But there will no longer be a common approach anytime soon.

According to Baden-Württemberg Greens Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann the further procedure is now the sole responsibility of Federal states and their counties. “No further conferences are planned, neither by the Chancellor nor by Söder,” he said on Tuesday afternoon with a view to Merkel and Söder (CSU).

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Even the prime ministers no longer want to confer with each other. Söder holds the reigning boss Prime Ministerial Conference such a round does not make sense: At the moment, it has not even been possible to reach an agreement at the level of the Head of State Chancellery on the further anti-corona fight, he said.

He sees the reason for the problems CSU chief also a “Race “of the federal states – who has what it takes to damage citizens’ trust in politics. Söder also criticized indiscretions among the federal states on Tuesday. Meanwhile would Information from the round of the heads of the State Chancelleries passed on to the media from current meetings.

Corona: Political scientist doubts Merkel’s course – “no longer works controlled”

Complaints about the situation, but also criticism were not long in coming. Almost at the same time as Kretschmann’s announcement Political scientist Karl-Rudolf Korte in the ZDF “Mittagsmagazin” Question and answer. “As good as it sounds to take regional diversity into account in order to be able to act accordingly, one can also say, ‘There is no central announcement here,'” he judged.

Korte also criticized “strategic speechlessness”. “Which direction do we give the rescue?”, He asked, “that is actually what could be given by the federal government”. In the current situation, the actions of the federal government – and thus ultimately the chancellor – are not only “speechless”, “but also no longer controlled”. At the same time, the political scientist showed Understanding for Merkel: “Moderating impatience is very difficult.”

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Even the “convinced federalist” Söder appeared on Tuesday Guideline from Berlin to miss. “Honestly, I think it would be better if the federal government had more binding legal normative force than is now the case,” said Söder after one Cabinet meeting. At this point there would be one stronger federal leadership “Very helpful” – morally, but also legally, emphasized the CSU boss. Who once again presented his very own plans.

And also the one who is better known for looking at the pure infection process SPD health expert Karl Lauterbach was unhappy with the development. It was unwise to switch off the “Confederation in dealing with the pandemic. We are leaving the path to which we owe our success ”. In terms of app, school openings, Masks* and distance rules are “a good solution for everyone, scientifically justified”, correct. Meanwhile, Lauterbach himself saw that the debate was in danger of escalating – in the form of a threat.

Corona: country chaos about measures? Ramelow sees things differently

But it seems that the Prime Ministers in their “impatience” now have to get by without leadership from the Chancellor’s Office – or “maternal” leadership. Whether an already hinting Patchwork With the corona measures “only” causes confusion among the population or will even destroy successes in the fight against pandemics, it remains to be seen.

However, you can also take a completely different perspective – like Bodo Ramelow. The Thuringian Prime Minister also sees protection against infection as a personal task for every citizen – “there no state government or police help me“said Ramelow. Söder emphasized that the task of whoever is responsible for it is a big one:” Corona remains deadly, “he said.

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fn (with material from dpa and AFP)

* Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network

List of rubric lists: © dpa / Markus Schreiber

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