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In a recent statement, German lawyer and Member of Parliament, Niema Movassat, has expressed her concerns about the effectiveness and constitutionality of curfews as a measure to combat the spread of COVID-19. Her stance is consistent with the information provided by the German Association of Towns and Municipalities.
Movassat argues that most contacts do not occur during nighttime hours, challenging the effectiveness of curfews in controlling the virus's spread. She further suggests that the coronavirus is not nocturnal, and most contacts occur during the day. Contacts predominantly take place in locations such as supermarkets, shopping centers, workplaces, and crowded public transport, not during nighttime hours.
The lawyer's concerns are based on the nature of the coronavirus and the locations where most contacts occur. Rapidly increasing infection numbers can have causes other than nighttime activities, such as weddings or outbreaks in nursing homes. This, she believes, makes curfews an inappropriate measure in situations with infection sources other than nighttime activities.
Gerd Landsberg, Managing Director of the German Association of Towns and Municipalities, shares similar views. He has emphasized that curfews must be proportional to the situation and has warned against blanket nighttime curfews. Curfews may not be effective in areas with high incidence rates, according to Landsberg. However, the Association has not provided new information on the potential effectiveness of curfews in areas with high incidence rates.
It's worth noting that the German government has not implemented a nationwide curfew so far, and currently, as of September 2025, no nationwide curfew is in effect. Movassat also questions the decision-making power of state governments in implementing curfews, finding it "highly questionable."
Movassat continues to find curfews unconstitutional, a view she has expressed repeatedly. Her stance underscores the ongoing debate about the effectiveness and constitutionality of curfews as a measure to control the spread of COVID-19 in Germany. As the pandemic continues, this debate is likely to persist, with many looking to experts and policymakers for guidance on the most effective and constitutional ways to protect public health.
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