10 Questions
True or false:The German Bundestag has passed a law to combat the fourth wave of COVID-19.
False
True or false: The federal government is now allowed to impose nationwide measures to combat rising infection rates.
True
True or false: The measures include only curfews and restrictions on public gatherings.
False
True or false: The law will come into effect once it has been passed by the Bundestag and signed by the Chancellor.
False
True or false: Opposition parties support the law and its measures.
False
True or false: The curfew will be in effect from 10 pm to 6 am.
False
True or false: Private gatherings will be limited to one household and two other people.
False
True or false: Schools will switch to remote learning if the seven-day incidence rate exceeds 165.
True
True or false: Demonstrations against the law have taken place in Berlin, but all protesters followed safety measures.
False
True or false: The law is set to expire on June 30th, but can be extended if necessary.
True
Study Notes
- The German Bundestag has passed a "Bundes-Notbremse" against the third wave of COVID-19.
- The law allows the federal government to impose nationwide measures to combat rising infection rates.
- The measures include nighttime curfews and restrictions on private gatherings.
- The law will come into effect once it has been passed by the Bundesrat and signed by the President.
- Opposition parties have criticized the law, arguing that it infringes on civil liberties and lacks scientific basis.
- The curfew will be in effect from 10 pm to 5 am, with exceptions for emergencies and essential activities.
- Private gatherings will be limited to one household and one other person, with exceptions for partners and caretakers.
- Schools will switch to remote learning if the seven-day incidence rate exceeds 165.
- Demonstrations against the law have taken place in Berlin, with some protesters ignoring safety measures.
- The law is set to expire on June 30th.
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