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German border controls to be eased slightly

by Thorsten Koch The border controls between Germany and some of the neighboring countries, which have been introduced in order to reduce the negative effects…

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For improved conditions in slaughterhouses

by Thorsten Koch Many people in the meat industry in Germany have recently contracted the Coronavirus. Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) has announced that Federal Labor…

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Germany looking for UN compromise regarding WHO

by Thorsten Koch Germany is looking for a solution to the conflict concerning the UN Security Council regarding a resolution on the Coronavirus pandemic. The…

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Towards a gradual opening of the German borders?

by Thorsten Koch Chancellor Angela Merkel has given rise to hopes for a gradual opening of the borders to several countries neighboring Germany. Depending on…

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Discussions about the legality of ECB bond purchases

by Thorsten Koch Vítor Constâncio, long-time Vice President of the European Central Bank (ECB), has expressed fears that the Federal Constitutional Court’s ruling on bond…

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New Coronavirus infections approaching a plateau

by Thorsten Koch The Coronavirus reproductive number is currently that of 1.07, according to data provided by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), and which means…

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Retrospect on Germany: Monday, 11 May 2020

by Thorsten Koch Karliczek: Federal government to help with vaccine The German government is going to provide aid of up to 750 million Euros for…

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Retrospect on Germany: Weekend, 9-10 May 2020

by Thorsten Koch Union: 40 percent approval rate According to pollster Forsa, the approval ratings for the two Union parties, CDU and CSU, are back…

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Retrospect on Germany: Friday, 08 May 2020

by Thorsten Koch The end of WWII: against denial At the central memorial event on the occasion of the end of the Second World War…

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Retrospect on Germany: Thursday, 07 May 2020

by Thorsten Koch Eva Högl, the new military commissioner Eva Högl, an interior and judicial expert politician of the SPD, is the new Military Commissioner…

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Retrospect on Germany: Wednesday, 06 May 2020

by Thorsten Koch 10,000 infected, by Coronavirus, in the health sector More than 10,000 employees in the German health care system have been infected with…

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Retrospect on Germany: Tuesday, 05 May 2020

by Thorsten Koch Good start to school, despite some deficits The German Teachers’ Association is obviously satisfied with the first day of school on May…

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