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Berlin (dpa) - SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich has accused the Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder of inappropriate self-presentation in the Corona crisis.

"I'm surprised how theatrical and self-loving the Bavarian Prime Minister appeared again after the Prime Minister's Conference," said Mützenich of the Düsseldorf "Rheinische Post" (Friday).

He pointed out that Bavaria has one of the highest numbers of infections in Germany.

Söder's constant demands on the federal government and his proposals in the Corona crisis did not change anything.

"I strongly advise him to take more care of things in his federal state, instead of contradicting the joint decisions and fabulous nationwide measures," said Mützenich.

CSU General Secretary Markus Blume rejected the criticism.

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The federal and state governments agreed on Wednesday evening to extend the current partial lockdown until January 10th.

Söder then raised the question of whether stricter measures were not necessary.

"The question is whether we can keep the country in this kind of half-sleep the whole time or whether we shouldn't at some point have to think about going deeper in some places very clearly and consistently," said the CSU chief.

Söder himself is considering tightening the contact restrictions - also on New Year's Eve.

Mützenich emphasized that now it is a matter of getting through the crisis healthily, economically and socially.

"And I am convinced that we can do that over the entire length of the Corona crisis," said the SPD politician.

“Of course we are looking at what economic aid will be necessary in the coming months.

This also requires an agreement on state aid with the EU Commission, ”he added.

CSU General Secretary Blume countered on Friday: «You haven't heard from Mr Mützenich for a long time, he doesn't seem to be in the picture.

He should ask his SPD Prime Minister how serious the situation is. "

Blume emphasized: “We are in the middle of the second wave with unbearably high case and death rates.

Mr. Mützenich can say what he wants: For us, safety and health are still our top priority, that's what we are committed to in Germany. "

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