However, there are questions over how and if the government can force states to tighten rules – or if a nationwide lockdown can be enforced. READ ALSO: ‘We need action’: Merkel urges German states to stick to agreed shutdown rulesHe called for a “final hard lockdown” to combat the rising numbers. Merkel has so far not advocated for a nationwide stricter lockdown since the Easter lockdown backtrack. At this stage it doesn’t appear that a nationwide lockdown is on the cards. Söder appealed to other federal states to introduce a night-time curfew – especially over the Easter holidays.

Source: The Local March 29, 2021 09:55 UTC