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“Instead of widespread suspicion and a ski ban, a lot of personal responsibility is also invoked,” argues former Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel in a guest post for the Southgerman’s newspaper.
In view of the many mistakes in the spring when recognizing and containing the corona virus, it is an “imposition” to mark Ischgl with its 1,640 inhabitants as a European scapegoat, Schüssel writes. And remember the few infections in summer tourism and the various measures to make this year’s ski season safe.
Last but not least, it is also about the economic future of an entire country: in Austria 750,000 jobs depend on winter tourism, 70,000 in the cable car industry alone. Every week, the cuts mean a loss of 1.5 billion euros in sales, he recalls.
“Health protection is undoubtedly very important, but not entirely”
Above all, Schüssel advocates not losing sight of the proportionality of the decisions now being made in Germany, writing: “But it is not just about jobs and the economy, but about carefully weighing fundamental rights and competing priorities. Health protection is certainly very important, but not entirely. “
It is therefore fair and proportionate to combine winter skiing with efficient conditions, from avoiding après-ski to testing for tour staff. Schüssel: “But a total blockade of entire valleys and branches of the economy is no longer provided.”
“Winter break will be pleasant and safe.”
“Winter holidays in Austria will be pleasant and safe,” said Schüssel. There is no reason to threaten border barriers and / or quarantine.
