After the announced lifting of the 2G rule in the retail sector in Schleswig-Holstein, FDP leader Christian Lindner is demanding nationwide decisions on openings at the next federal-state consultations in mid-February.
Berlin – “The liberal decision by Schleswig-Holstein should set a precedent nationwide,” said the Federal Minister of Finance. The strict access rules are “a burden on trade without resulting in direct health protection”.
The Kiel state government decided on Wednesday to lift the 2G rule in the northernmost state in one week. The “crucial measure” is wearing masks, said Lindner, “The federal and state governments should agree on a step-by-step plan in mid-February, with which we can gradually enable more normality.” Germany should not win the competition for the strictest regulations, but for the most effective ones.
Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit had previously dampened hopes of relief in the near future. He also refused to draw up an easing schedule for the next meeting of the federal and state leaders on February 16.
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