In the proposed resolution for the meeting on Wednesday (February 16, 2022), which is available to the sports show, three relaxation steps are planned. From the second step, the question of spectators in sport is also regulated.
- From March 4th, “at national major events (including sport) those who have recovered and vaccinated (2G regulation or those who have recovered and vaccinated with a daily test or third vaccination (2GPlus regulation) participate as spectators.” Indoors, 60 percent of the respective maximum capacity must not be exceeded with a maximum of 6,000 people, outdoors it is 75 percent with a maximum of 25,000 spectators. Protective measures such as medical masks and hygiene concepts should remain.
- From March 20th, “all more extensive protective measures will no longer apply,” the paper says.
The Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder announced far-reaching relaxation of the corona measures one day before the federal-state meeting. In the future, a participant limit of 25,000 should apply to sporting events in Bavaria. A week ago, the limit for visitors had already been increased from 10,000 to 15,000.
Conference will deliberate on Wednesday
The document mentions, however, qualifyingly: “The following system is based on the current situation assessment and forecast. Before each step, it remains to be checked in both directions whether the planned measures are appropriate to the situation.“The clear prospect of full ranks is not yet available. The conference will discuss the draft resolution on Wednesday. If approved, the implementation of such agreements remains a matter for the federal states.
Professional football clubs had taken legal action against the restrictions in several federal states. Clubs in numerous sports criticized the regulations as inappropriate and saw themselves economically damaged by a lack of income.
The court wants to decide on an urgent application from 1. FC Köln before the weekend
1. FC Köln recently filed an urgent application against the current regulations in North Rhine-Westphalia, which currently allow a maximum of 10,000 fans in the stadium. The Münster Higher Administrative Court wants to decide on the urgent application before Cologne’s next home game next Saturday against Eintracht Frankfurt. The country has until Wednesday midnight for a statement, a court spokeswoman said on Monday of the German Press Agency (dpa). The court will then make a decision. When exactly is currently open.