Protest against the reclaim of Corona emergency aid
round 70 Barber:People from all over Hesse marched loudly through the city of Kassel on Monday, up to the regional council. The background to the protest was demands for reimbursement of Corona emergency aid by the state of Hesse, which many self-employed people and small businesses were able to apply for during the pandemic. They should cushion the lack of income during the lockdowns and secure livelihoods.
Now the country is demanding money back in numerous cases. Many of those affected criticize the approach as non-transparent. Especially hairdresser:Inside and other small businesses see this as a political breach of trust and once again a threat to their existence.
At the head of the demonstration, a coffin with the inscription “Farewell to business” was carried. During the demonstration, the protesters received encouragement from employees of nearby businesses. There was discontent at the regional council, because the authorities showed no reaction.