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Munich Christmas markets: First "bitter" decision made! But now wobble even more

2021-11-17T13:09:27.142Z


Because of the corona pandemic, Christmas markets in 2021 are on the brink. There was now “bitter news” from Munich.


Because of the corona pandemic, Christmas markets in 2021 are on the brink.

There was now “bitter news” from Munich.

  • The city of Munich has canceled the Christmas market in 2021 at Marienplatz (see original notification).

  • It is still unclear whether all “private” events can really take place (update from November 17th, 9.48am).

  • The Munich SPD is now calling for quick help for the stand operators (update from November 17, 1:25 p.m.).

    All news about the cancellation can be found here.

Update from November 17th, 1:25 p.m.:

After the cancellation of the Munich Christmas market, the SPD / Volt parliamentary group demands quick and appropriate help for the stand operators.

A concept for the compensation announced by Mayor Dieter Reiter is to be worked out in December.

The parliamentary group demanded that on Wednesday.

Christmas market in Munich canceled: quick help required for stand operators

The problem: According to the SPD / Volt parliamentary group, many of the stand operators have already hired staff and bought goods. For SPD city councilor Klaus Peter Rupp, it is therefore a matter of sending a clear signal to the market merchants. The aim of the compensation is to bridge the time until larger markets are possible again. The city council appealed to Munich: “Get vaccinated and boosted. This is the only way we can overcome the pandemic and return to our usual life. "

Update from November 17, 9.48 a.m.:

The traditional Christmas market has been canceled, other markets in the state capital have not yet.

Therefore, if you want to visit a private Christmas market in Munich, you have to show a vaccination certificate or proof of health and a negative corona test.

After the announcement of the stricter rules by Mayor Dieter Reiter, it is not certain whether all markets will actually take place.

Christmas market in Munich canceled: will "private" markets still take place?

Everything is open at the Schwabing Christmas market.

"We will get in touch with all participants and put everything to the test again," says board member Martin Dörfler.

Even the organizers of the Tollwood Festival could not say on Tuesday what effects the new regulations will have.

It will now be considered whether and how the event can be carried out, it said.

The Munich Ice Magic, which should start on Friday at Stachus, will be completely cordoned off as of Tuesday.

The organizers are planning with 2G-plus on the ice rink and in the catering area.

The Munich Advent spectacle, the medieval Christmas market on Wittelsbacherplatz, is also to take place. There will be entry and exit controls there. Organizer Diego Ertl could also imagine setting up a separate test station for market visitors. He would even have reserved a space for it. “But it's difficult to organize,” he says. "We have problems getting a certification number and enough tests." He can understand when some guests are annoyed that they now have to present a test in addition to the vaccination. But on the other hand, he also understands the decision: "It is the right way to double-cover yourself so that everyone can enjoy the visit freely," he says.

Update from November 16, 2:09 p.m.:

The reactions to the cancellation of the Christmas market were mixed on Tuesday. The chairman of the SPD city council group, Anne Huebner, described the decision as logical. "Our top priority now has to be to reduce the number of infections so that our health system does not collapse." Nevertheless, it is painful. "We would have wished that we could have ended this second stressful Corona year with contemplative Christmas markets." The stallholders will not let the city down. "We are committed to financial compensation."

Economic advisor Clemens Baumgärtner (CSU) had previously spoken out in favor of implementation.

“I find the cancellation of the Christkindlmarkt very regrettable for the people of Munich.

There are good arguments in favor of carrying it out, ”the speaker told our newspapers.

Nevertheless, he respects that there are other arguments as well.

“I respect the mayor's decision.

In my opinion, we now have to ensure that the suppliers of the Christkindlmarkt survive economically in order to be present again for the implementation in the coming year. "

Christmas market canceled: an overview of reactions from Munich

CSU boss Manuel Pretzl is also calling for “quick and unbureaucratic financial help for the feeders to completely compensate for the financial losses”.

There is no alternative to the cancellation of the Christmas markets.

“It's a tough blow.

Unfortunately, due to the dramatic situation in the Munich clinics, it was inevitable. "

Green boss Florian Roth also spoke on Tuesday of a bitter, albeit correct, decision.

"In view of the dramatic situation in our intensive care units, it must now be a matter of reducing contacts and not creating new contact opportunities through major events, especially since at such a large event as the Christmas market it is almost impossible to monitor precautionary measures."

Update from November 16, 1:45 p.m.:

The state government has now also reached the customer from Munich City Hall.

Prime Minister Söder is behind the rejection, but makes it clear that there are no national guidelines.

"I have great understanding for the mayor's decision," he told our editorial team.

So far, the state government's plan is to make the Christmas markets possible if it is considered feasible locally.

As far as possible, 2G should then apply to gastronomic offers there.

The mask requirement should be complied with as far as possible.

Christmas market in Munich canceled: Mayor Reiter announces a "bitter" decision

Origin notification:

Munich - The Christmas market in Munich in 2021 is canceled. The city announced on Tuesday (November 16) after consultations with the Corona crisis team. Munich's Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) said about the event around Marienplatz: “It is bitter news that I have today for all Munich residents and especially for the stallholders, but the dramatic situation in our clinics and the exponentially increasing news Infection numbers leave me no other choice: Unfortunately, the Munich Christmas market cannot take place this year. "

The current pandemic situation had been discussed in detail in the city's crisis team, Reiter said: "The health authority and the district administration authority have urgently advised against allowing the Christmas market to take place."

Silent Night!

# Christmas markets in # Munich do not take place.

Mayor Dieter Reiter has just canceled the city events - after the #Crisis team #Christmas #Corona meeting

- Sascha Karowski (@skarowski) November 16, 2021

Unfortunately, they are "still a long way off" from normalcy, said Reiter.

“Also because not enough people have been vaccinated.” The Christmas market on Marienplatz in particular cannot be demarcated and, according to the mayor, compliance with the 2G rules cannot be controlled.

Corona in Munich: Private markets can take place with the 2G plus rule

Important: Not all markets in the state capital are affected by the decision of the crisis team.

In addition to the event around Marienplatz, it initially only applies to the winter magic at Viktualienmarkt.

"For the private Christmas markets, the number of visitors to which can be limited, I have determined the following together with the responsible authorities: The 2G-plus rule applies here," said Reiter.

(lks / rjs)

List of rubric lists: © Amelie Geiger / dpa

Source: merkur

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