German govt parties support including aid for start-ups in coronavirus aid package

• The conservatives and SPD backed a call from the liberal Free Democrats (FDP) to allow applications from start-ups.

In a joint motion for amendment to the federal government's draft bill, the conservatives and SPD backed a call from the liberal Free Democrats (FDP) to allow applications from start-ups - which due to their short histories may not have otherwise fulfilled the required conditions - for state aid.