• Masks are no longer compulsory on long-distance trains
• Ban on the manufacture of certain energy-saving lamps
“Wind-on-shore” law comes into force
Something is happening in terms of renewable energy. In February 2023, the new “onshore wind” law will come into force. This is intended to speed up the approval process for the construction of onshore wind turbines in order to promote the expansion of renewable energies. The law stipulates that corresponding areas are made available for the wind turbines. As a result, by the end of 2032, the federal states are to designate two percent of the federal area for wind energy, the federal government informs. The federal states are therefore more responsible, but can still decide on the minimum distances to residential buildings. However, if they do not reach their area target, the country-specific regulations will no longer apply.
Masks are no longer compulsory on long-distance trains
From February 2nd, masks will no longer be compulsory on long-distance trains. After the federal states of Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein and from February 1st North Rhine-Westphalia have already abolished the obligation to wear masks in public transport, the federal government is now following suit. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said that more personal responsibility and voluntariness should be used, reports the WDR. According to Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing, the reason is also the additional burden on railway staff due to the controls of the corona measures.
While the mask requirement is being abolished in long-distance transport, it will come into force again elsewhere, but not as part of corona measures. From February 1st it will be mandatory to carry two medical protective masks in the first aid kit of your car, reports the SWR. The triangular bandage and the smaller bandage bandage, on the other hand, are omitted.
Beer is getting more expensive
As the portal “Beverage News” reports, from February onwards, Germans will have to dig deeper into their pockets for their beer. The Warsteiner Group specifically states that bottled beer prices should increase by 6.80 euros per hectolitre, and draft beer should be 20 euros more expensive. It is unclear how high the price increases for other manufacturers are. Some manufacturers have already implemented the increases, so Warsteiner is only following suit.
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