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Munich (dpa / lby) - Science Minister Bernd Sibler (CSU) has to pay a fine of 500 euros for a birthday photo taken in the middle of the pandemic with several well-wishers.
The district office in Deggendorf announced on Thursday evening.
Several media had reported about it.
The meeting in the Minister's garden in Plattling was a violation of the Bavarian Infection Protection Measures Ordinance.
Sibler celebrated his 50th birthday a good four weeks ago and had himself photographed with the mayor of the city for a newspaper report.
He had already been ruffled by the head of the state chancellery, Florian Herrmann.
He spoke of an "unfortunate event" and referred to the role model function of politicians.
Sibler himself had stated at the time that the said photo was taken in an official context and shows the official congratulations from the city of Plattling, and that the distance and hygiene rules were observed at this meeting in the fresh air, which lasted a few minutes.
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