Despite traffic restrictions: Schools remain open

Saxony's schools are to remain open on Monday despite the announced restrictions on road traffic due to the farmers' protests. "The schools will have to decide in accordance with the regional restrictions to what extent learning time must be arranged at home," the ministry said on Friday in response to a request from the German Press Agency.

In addition, it will be necessary to see to what extent emergency care for children - especially in elementary school - can be ensured. If pupils are unable to attend lessons, this should not be to their disadvantage. The schools should make "moderate decisions" in this regard.

In protest against the planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, farmers plan to block 95 percent of all highway entrances in Saxony on Monday. The actions have been registered for a period from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., said a spokesperson for the "Land schafft Verbindung" association on Friday.