A new provision calling on all civil servants to report violations of isolation or quarantine to the public prosecutor's office has been withdrawn after sharp criticism.

The railway union Syprolux drew parallels with the Nazi occupation, questioning how it is possible for a government to propose a text calling on citizens to actively denounce other citizens in this country. "That's where all common sense ends," the union wrote.

The controversial article, which was set to apply from 26 December until 10 January, was already at the centre of a debate on Tuesday in the Chamber's health commission. CSV MP Claude Wiseler expressed his concerns. The State Council did not formally oppose the article, but did raise questions about what consequences the provisions on confidentiality rules and professional secrecy would have.

In the end, on Wednesday afternoon, the article was withdrawn completely.

The State Council raised further questions on the meaning and purpose of the curfew being moved forward to 9pm. The council also calls for coherence in the rule that only 2 people can go for a walk, while 4 people are allowed to gather outside.

Just as was discussed in the health committee on Tuesday, the State Council also questioned why data from people who are vaccinated should be stored for 20 years, which is twice as long than usual.

Apart from the controversial article on denunciation, deputies from the governing parties will approve the new restrictions on Thursday.