mid – stumbling-reversal of the red-green-red Senate in the Corona-emergency assistance for companies – under the pressure of the economy. And because the Federal government had no choice.

economy, Senator Kristina Vogt (54, Left) wants to allow small companies (11 to 49 employees), the fight because of Corona for their existence, but not hang. You will soon be able to immediately request assistance of up to EUR 20 000. 25 million Euro are for the time being in the pot, up to 2700 companies could claim. Micro-enterprises (up to 10 employees) had prohibited the Senate the grants even before the days of the course, for 10 million euros.

The much to small Bremen rescue umbrella begins to grow. The way to get there? Disturbingly bumpy!

looking back: on Thursday had notified the Vogts authority, on request, to see the Federal government in the obligation, have suggested a short-term appointment, the Minister of economy conference in””. Berlin, but waved off, let Vogt – currently at least-Chairman of the conference – in the rain.

in The afternoon, talks between the Senate, chambers of Commerce and business associations. There, the Senate shifts, signalled to want more time to think.

On Friday, Vogt presented to the 25-million-commitment, explains: “We focus very close to lower Saxony.” Also there was immediately adjusted assistance program, also on the previous day. The change of course of the Senate therefore appears to be plausible – and at the right time instead of for days and deported.

However, The Ministry of economic Affairs in Hanover knows nothing. The commitment to provide companies with up to 49 employees to immediately help is there for days.