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Chancellor Angela Merkel

Merkel urges Germans to stick to coronavirus rules

Merkel urges Germans to stick to coronavirus rules

Published 24 Apr, 2021 05:56pm
  • Merkel drew up the law after some of the 16 federal states refused to implement tougher measures despite a surge in COVID-19 cases and in defiance of a lockdown agreement reached in March.
  • "This is something new in our fight against the pandemic. And I am convinced that it's urgently needed," Merkel said in her weekly video podcast.
Merkel urges Germans to stick to stricter coronavirus rules

Merkel urges Germans to stick to stricter coronavirus rules

Published 24 Apr, 2021 05:49pm
  • Both chambers of parliament approved the amendments to the Infection Protection Act earlier this week to give the federal government more powers to fight the third wave in the pandemic.
  • Merkel drew up the law after some of the 16 federal states refused to implement tougher measures despite a surge in COVID-19 cases and in defiance of a lockdown agreement reached in March.
German upper house backs new law to fight third COVID wave

German upper house backs new law to fight third COVID wave

Published 22 Apr, 2021 05:43pm
  • The law still needs the signature of President Frank-Walter Steinmeier before it can come into force. The changes will apply initially until June 30.
  • Merkel drew up the law after some of Germany's 16 federal states refused to impose tough measures despite a surge in cases.
Merkel urges Germans to celebrate Easter quietly

Merkel urges Germans to celebrate Easter quietly

Published 01 Apr, 2021 07:14pm
  • "It should be a quiet Easter, with those closest to you, with very reduced contact. I urge you to refrain from all non-essential travel," Merkel said in a video message, adding this was the only way to help the doctors and nurses fighting the virus.
Merkel under pressure to spell out plan to beat virus surge

Merkel under pressure to spell out plan to beat virus surge

Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:34pm
  • The clock is ticking for Germany to reverse soaring infections which, according to its top public health official, could jump to 100,000 a day from 20,000 now.
  • Germany stepped up lockdown measures in December to contain a second wave of infections, which has now turned into a third wave although with fewer deaths.
Sterling strengthens

Sterling strengthens

Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
LONDON: The pound strengthened on Friday, even after European leaders stepped up warnings about limiting vaccine...
German COVID-19 cases jump by most since early Jan

German COVID-19 cases jump by most since early Jan

Published 25 Mar, 2021 11:48am
  • Germany's struggle to contain a second wave of the coronavirus that has now morphed into a third lies in stark contrast to its successful containment of the first outbreak early last year.
Merkel says British coronavirus variant more dangerous to children

Merkel says British coronavirus variant more dangerous to children

Published 24 Mar, 2021 06:45pm
  • "The British mutant, and this is the difference with the spring, is proven to be more dangerous in children and young people so we need to put the protection of schools more front and centre than with the original virus," she told lawmakers.
German CDU confirms Laschet as new leader in postal ballot

German CDU confirms Laschet as new leader in postal ballot

Published 22 Jan, 2021 09:16pm
  • Laschet, premier of Germany's most populous state and the self-styled Merkel continuity candidate, won 83.35% of the valid postal votes cast by 1,001 delegates.
  • "The CDU remains Germany's Europe party," Laschet told reporters, stressing that he wanted his leadership of the party to be marked by dialogue with its grass roots.
Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus

Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus

Published 21 Jan, 2021 06:47pm
  • Moscow will relax some restrictions from Friday, including fully reopening colleges and specialist education institutions, the mayor of the Russian capital said.
Merkel sees coronavirus lockdown until early April

Merkel sees coronavirus lockdown until early April

Published 12 Jan, 2021 04:49pm
  • If we don't manage to stop this British virus, then we will have 10 times the number of cases by Easter.
  • Merkel said the coming eight to ten weeks would be very hard if the British variant spreads to Germany.
Germany set to extend lockdown until end of January

Germany set to extend lockdown until end of January

Published 05 Jan, 2021 05:13pm
  • Like many other European countries, Germany is struggling to contain a second wave of the virus.
  • Merkel and state premiers are largely agreed on keeping shops and restaurants shut until the end of January.
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