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Andreas Glas and Johann Osel, Munich
No, that’s not Markus Söder speaking. It is Friday and the state government has issued a press conference. “The situation is coming to a head,” says Minister of Culture Michael Piazolo, the man at the lectern next to the Prime Minister. Markus Söder has just announced a quasi-lockdown for unvaccinated people and a far-reaching lockdown in corona hotspots. Right, says Piazolo (Free Voters), one now has to react “consistently” and “send a clear message”.