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Düsseldorf (dpa / lnw) - North Rhine-Westphalia's state parliament President André Kuper has called on all citizens to be considerate in the Corona crisis - especially on the upcoming public holidays.
"The virus will not take a break at Christmas," he said on Wednesday at the beginning of the last plenary session of the year.
Kuper campaigned for understanding for the lockdown.
«Public life has shut down.
We have had to make decisions that bring us all to a limit. "
It is about protecting lives - including the lives of those who refused these protective measures.
The state powers of democracy are intact, emphasized Kuper.
"Our courts are reviewing the Corona regulations and rejecting all those who are not in accordance with our constitution."
The President also remembered all the victims of the pandemic and the grief of their loved ones. At the same time, he thanked all helpers who had taken care of others during the crisis and who had maintained basic services. Now personal responsibility is required - in the interests of your own health and everyone else. All are now dependent on each other. "With this in mind, I wish you all a bright and merry Christmas."