At a hastily arranged meeting with state leaders Angela Merkel announced she was dropping the Easter lockdown, which foresaw the closure of all businesses for five days, reports claim. “I take full responsibility for this misjudgement,” Merkel reportedly told the state leaders, according to Bild newspaper. (article continues below) See also on The Local:The ban on church services on the holiest holiday of the Christian calendar had been criticised by church leaders and interior minister Horst Seehofer. Case numbers are rising exponentially and intensive care beds are filling up again,” Merkel said after announcing the measures. Europe’s top economy will elect a new government in September, as Merkel is retiring after 16 years in power.

Source: The Local March 24, 2021 09:38 UTC