Germans frustrated over handling of coronavirus

 

Calls are growing in Germany for the introduction of nationwide coronavirus restrictions amid confusion and frustration over patchwork arrangements across the country as the infection rate continues to rise.

The chancellor, Angela Merkel, has persistently called for tighter, more unified rules across the country, but has frequently been overruled by the leaders of the states, leading to a weakening of her standing.

 

There's a good reason why Angela Merkel didn't take control of the handling of the pandemic.  Like us, she had to allow  the leaders of the individual states to handle it their way - it makes you realise just how powerful state leaders are, so why is it so?  To stop presidents/prime ministers/chancellors from becoming dictators.