BERLIN (GERMANY) – Those opposed to coronavirus restrictions who insulted and spat at Health Minister Jens Spahn infringed the constitution, said the economy minister on Monday.
A journalist posted a video on Twitter which showed a crowd jeering and shouting ‘disgrace’ as Spahn left a building in Bergisch-Gladbach on Saturday after appearing for a campaign for the Christian Democrats (CDU).
The minister was seen approaching them and gestured he wished to speak to them. But when the jeering did not stop, he went to his car.
“Anyone who spits at & molests democratically elected politicians infringes the German constitution and makes an outsider of themselves,” said Economy Minister Peter Altmaier on Twitter.
The health minister told the Rheinische Post daily that society would only remain united if there is dialogue with those who opposed the infection prevention measures.
“But it only works if both sides are willing to listen. When people shout, spit and insult each other, it just doesn’t work.”
Police on Saturday dispersed a protest march which was several thousand strong in Berlin and arrested 300 people for failing to maintain social distancing and wear face masks.
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