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17.04.2020 - Comments

Federalism is particularly necessary in crises like the Corona crisis

by Norbert F. Tofall

In a state with freedom of opinion and federalism, it is very unlikely that "bad news" will be suppressed for weeks and necessary political measures will be postponed.

This article is available in German only.

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