Dreyer demands to reveal the chancellor's strategies
In a recent development, Rhineland-Palatinate Minister President Malu Dreyer has urged Chancellor Angela Merkel to disclose her plans for combating the coronavirus. The call comes ahead of a scheduled federal-state meeting on Monday.
Dreyer has also expressed her concern about the participation of federal states in the Sputnik V vaccine distribution, suggesting that it should be based on each state's population share. However, there is no confirmation yet about a conference of government heads focusing on the Russian vaccine.
The last federal-state agreement contained clear agreements, according to Dreyer. Yet, she has raised the possibility that the Chancellery may have other plans, in which case, a proposal for discussion between the federal government and the states would be necessary.
Dreyer has emphasised the need for thorough preparation for the upcoming federal-state meeting. A photograph of a woman wearing a protective mask on a commuter train, taken by dts Nachrichtenagentur, underscores the ongoing vigilance required in the fight against the pandemic.
As of late 2021, Merkel and German state premiers had agreed on using hospitalization incidence as a key measure for imposing COVID-19 restrictions, evolving from earlier benchmarks like the seven-day incidence rate. However, there are no recent updates regarding Merkel's plans or specific requests by Dreyer, nor about a planned meeting focusing on the Sputnik V vaccine.
Stay tuned for more updates as we await the federal-state meeting and any potential announcements regarding Merkel's plans for combating the coronavirus and the discussion on the Sputnik V vaccine.
The policy-and-legislation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continues to be a significant topic in the politics and general news, with Rhineland-Palatinate Minister President Malu Dreyer urging Chancellor Angela Merkel to disclose her plans. This call comes prior to the upcoming federal-state meeting.
During the meeting, potential discussions may revolve around the federal-state agreement, the participation of states in the Sputnik V vaccine distribution, and the key measure for imposing COVID-19 restrictions.
