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No schoolchild, nowhere: closed school in Brandenburg (archive image)
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The increasing numbers of infections are reflected in school policy: Brandenburg's Education Minister Britta Ernst announced on Tuesday morning that she no longer wanted to insist on the pupils being present in class.
"For the school sector, we will lift the compulsory attendance," said the SPD politician on the RBB information radio.
"It is the wish of many parents that they do not want to send their children to school," argued Ernst, who is also President of the Conference of Ministers of Education (KMK).
The details - such as exceptions for graduating classes - are still being worked out.
In addition, Brandenburg is planning to bring the Christmas break for schoolchildren in the state forward by three days.
Originally, December 23rd was supposed to be the first day of vacation in Brandenburg.
The new holiday start should now be Monday, December 20th.
According to the Education Minister, this creates a 14-day block without lessons.
Ernst avoided the word "lockdown" in the interview.
Ernst also sees the responsibility of adults to relax the situation for the children through vaccinations.
School closings shouldn't be the solution.
The red-black-green state government in Brandenburg wants to adopt stricter corona rules on Tuesday in view of the growing burden on hospitals.
From Wednesday, the 2G rule will apply in many shops, with the exception of supermarkets and other shops for daily needs.
The 2G rule allows access only to vaccinated and convalescent people; it already applies in pubs, theaters, cinemas, concert halls and spas.
Christmas markets are supposed to close again.
In certain cases, exit restrictions are planned from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
him / dpa