Söder: All Open Covid-19 Fine Proceedings to be Discontinued
Bavaria’s Minister-President Follows in the Footsteps of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
No More Fines to be Imposed for Violations of Covid-19 Measures
Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder has announced that all open Covid-19 fine proceedings in the state will be discontinued. This decision follows a similar move by Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which became the first German state to halt the imposition of fines for violations of Covid-19 measures.
Söder stated that the decision was made in light of the high vaccination rate in Bavaria and the declining number of infections. He emphasized that the pandemic is now in a different phase and that it is no longer necessary to impose fines for violations of Covid-19 measures.
The Bavarian government had previously imposed fines of up to 25,000 euros for violations of Covid-19 measures, such as not wearing a mask or violating social distancing rules. However, the government has now decided that these fines are no longer proportionate to the risk posed by the virus.
The decision to discontinue Covid-19 fines has been welcomed by some, who argue that it is a sign that the pandemic is winding down. However, others have expressed concerns that it could lead to a resurgence of the virus.
It remains to be seen whether other German states will follow Bavaria’s lead and discontinue Covid-19 fines. However, the decision is a sign that the pandemic is entering a new phase and that governments are beginning to relax restrictions.
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