In Germany, people who bring knives to Christmas markets will be fined 10 thousand euros
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Germany has set a fine of up to 10,000 euros for carrying knives at Christmas markets. The ban has been in effect since October 31, but does not apply to traders, emergency workers, or fair participants.
German Interior Minister Nancy Feser has called on the authorities of all federal states to strictly enforce the ban on carrying knives at Christmas markets. This was reported by Spiegel, according to UNN.
Anyone who violates the legal ban on carrying knives will be fined up to €10,000. The knife ban can be strictly enforced. The rule here is: zero tolerance!
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It is noted that the so-called safety package ensures that carrying knives at Christmas markets is now prohibited. This will bring more safety to all visitors.
The Bundestag and the Bundesrat decided to tighten gun laws, partly in response to the terrorist attack in Solingen. The knife ban came into effect on October 31 and for the first time applies to the Christmas market season, which is now starting. Visitors are prohibited from carrying any knives, regardless of whether they are weapons within the meaning of the Weapons Act.
Exceptions apply to certain groups, such as tradesmen, emergency workers and firefighters, as well as participants in fairs. The transportation of knives is also allowed, but they must be “inaccessible”, for example, in a package.
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