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On the occasion of the corona vaccination obligation rejected in the Bundestag, Employers' President Dr. Rainer Dulger explains:

Even without mandatory coronavirus vaccination, we all need to roll up our sleeves and get to work

Berlin, April 7, 2022: "This is not a good day for the fight against the pandemic. Vaccination remains a key component in the fight against the pandemic. Those who are vaccinated protect themselves and their fellow citizens. Vaccinations help - also with a view to late fall and winter - to avoid drastic restrictions on economic and social life. Even if vaccination is not compulsory for the time being, it is all the more important that everyone does their bit to ensure the highest possible vaccination rate. Even without compulsory vaccination, we all need to roll up our sleeves and get to work. The state is also called upon to exploit the full potential of the vaccination campaign. Companies and businesses are willing to do their bit by providing vaccinations through company doctors. After a pause for thought at Easter, we need a concerted campaign by the federal government, federal states, local authorities and social partners to promote vaccination. Employers are ready for this. As a business community, we have already made suggestions on how we can learn beyond vaccination: 10-point paper from German industry."

What the traffic lights need to tackle now

Berlin, March 24, 2022: "The consequences of the war against Ukraine will lead to enormous burdens for companies and citizens. Announcing higher social security contributions for employers and employees in such a situation does not do justice to these challenges. The Minister of Health is thus counteracting the signal of relief that the coalition actually wanted to give with the measures adopted today. Above all, the Minister of Health should now ensure that the efficiency reserves in the healthcare system that he himself has often mentioned are tapped instead of pouring more money into inefficient structures."