German Chancellor Angela Merkel apologized earlier next month for withdrawing the new measure, which in principle bans the operation of stores, including grocery stores, in order to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
On the 23rd of this month, Chancellor Merkel will take new measures to ban the operation of stores, including grocery stores, in line with the Christian Easter and Easter holidays at the beginning of next month, when opportunities to gather with family members will increase as a countermeasure against infection. Announced.
However, there was growing criticism that people would flood the store to finish shopping in advance and that it would hinder logistics, and the ruling party was also disagreeing.
Chancellor Merkel announced at a press conference on the 24th that she would withdraw the measure in just one day.
He then apologized, "It's all my mistake. I'm extremely sorry for the confusion. I want to apologize to all the citizens."
In Germany, mutant viruses confirmed in the United Kingdom now account for more than 70% of new infections, and there is growing caution that the infection is spreading rapidly.
On the other hand, dissatisfaction among the business community and citizens has increased due to prolonged strict regulations and delays in vaccination, and opinion polls show that the approval rating of Merkel's ruling party, the Christian Democratic Union, has fallen below 30%. It is the lowest level in a year.