Bavarian PM demands suspension of German renewables and power fees on Covid-19

The top ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel also demands an up to €150bn economic aid package in Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (l) and Bavarian state premier Markus Söder (r) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel (l) and Bavarian state premier Markus Söder (r)Foto: Jens Schlueter/Getty Images

Bernd Radowitz

Published 19 March 2020, 11:39Updated 19 March 2020, 11:44