The 35, after all, that is almost certain, should not play a major role this Wednesday.

The secret star of the latest Prime Minister's Conference - the incidence number from which there should be no further easing of the corona lockdown at the earliest - may be replaced at the next meeting of the state heads of government and Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU).

Rapid tests also have the best chance of being the focus.

With their help, further easing of the current lockdown should be possible before Easter.

Maybe even nationwide.

That would also be a step forward.

At the beginning of the week, however, there is still a long way to go to such an agreement: