Corona continues to keep the country in suspense - and also forces a hard lockdown on New Year's Eve.
Which rules apply and the corresponding fines - here is the information.
After Christmas is before New Year's Eve: As always, the year ends with
two special days
.
But that was it in 2020 with the similarities to previous years.
Because people in Germany expect a completely different annual financial statement than they are used to.
While cautious easing was still in effect at Christmas *, there is a
tough lockdown
on New Year's Eve
without exception
.
The fight against the pandemic comes first, at Christmas, the most important festival of the year for most people, half an eye could still be turned a blind eye - there will be
no concessions
on New Year's Eve
.
You can find out the most important rules and the fines if they are not adhered to here.
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Corona: Lockdown on New Year's Eve - rules and fines
Can I boar on my private property on New Year's Eve?
Many people are currently asking themselves this question, the answer is complicated and individual.
But that does not apply to New Year's Eve parties in general -
the legal situation here is as clear as it is strict.
State-specific differences exist only in nuances, for example with regard to the fines for non-compliance with the regulations.
In general:
Shops, restaurants and leisure facilities are closed
, the only exception being shops that cover daily needs.
In addition, strict contact
restrictions
apply:
The maximum number of people allowed at meetings is limited to five
- spread over
a maximum of two households
.
There is a nationwide ban on gathering and gathering, the sale of fireworks is prohibited.
In many places there is also a general curfew on New Year's Eve.
For example in Bavaria, where the apartment
can only be left between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for good reason
.
A late trip home from a small celebration is not possible, either the guests stay overnight or say goodbye
early
.
And finally, the consumption of alcohol in public places is also
prohibited
.
New Year's Eve in Corona lockdown: the fines at a glance
Baden-Württemberg
: Private celebration with too many people: 100 - 500 euros per participant, 100 - 1,000 euros for the organizer.
// Curfew disregarded for no good reason: 50 - 500 euros.
Bavaria
: Allowed number of people exceeded: 250 euros.
// Curfew disregarded for no good reason: 250 euros (between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.: 500 euros)
Berlin
: Private celebration with too many people: 500 - 1,000 euros for the organizer.
Brandenburg
: Private celebration with too many people: 250 - 2,500 euros for organizers and participants.
// Curfew disregarded for no good reason: 50 - 250 euros.
Bremen
: Private celebration with too many people: 250 - 2500 euros for organizers and 50 - 200 euros for participants.
Hamburg
: Private celebration with too many people: 150 - 500 euros for organizers and participants.
The exact regulations can also be found with our colleagues at 24Hamburg.de.
Hessen
: Failure to comply with the contact restrictions: Up to 200 euros.
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
: Failure to comply with the contact restrictions: Up to 200 euros.
Participation in a prohibited celebration: 400 euros.
Organizers of a prohibited party pay up to 1,000 euros.
Lower Saxony
: Private celebration with too many people: 150 - 400 euros for participants, 3,000 - 10,000 euros for organizers.
Further information is available from our colleagues at Kreiszeitung.de.
North Rhine-Westphalia
: Violation of contact
restrictions
or attendance of a prohibited celebration: 250 euros.
5,000 euros for organizers.
Rhineland-Palatinate
: 100 euros for violating contact restrictions.
// Participants in a prohibited event pay 100 euros, organizers up to 500 euros.
// Violation of the firecrackers' bot: 50 euros.
Saarland
: Private celebration with too many people: Up to 1,000 for organizers and up to 200 euros for participants.
Saxony
: Violation of the contact restrictions: Up to 150 euros.
// Curfew (10 p.m. - 6 a.m.) ignored for no good reason: 60 euros.
Saxony-Anhalt
: Private celebration with too many people: Up to 250 euros for participants, up to 1,000 euros for organizers.
Schleswig-Holstein
: Contact restrictions in public space ignored: Up to 150 euros.
Violation of the ban on firecrackers: 150 - 500 euros.
Thuringia
: Private celebration with too many people: Up to 200 euros for participants.
// Violation of the ban on firecrackers: 200 euros.
// Curfew (10 p.m. - 5 a.m.) ignored for no good reason: Up to 100 euros.
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New Year's Eve with obstacles - bright spot 2021?
Due to the slight easing at Christmas and forbidden celebrations on New Year's Eve, it can be assumed that the number of infections will
not initially decrease
in January
.
And yet the year 2021 starts with
positive news
: The first vaccinations will be carried out in Germany, people in special risk groups have been
receiving
a dose
since December
27, 2020
.
A New Year's Eve that
feels a
lot more
like
normal
again
is realistic for the coming year.
(fh)
* Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
Sources: focus.de, rtl.de
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