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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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German Corona Summit: Continued Social Distancing, Fewer Restrictions, and Regional Responsibility

by Thorsten Koch 7 May 2020 The Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, a globally rampant lung disease, has claimed almost 7,000 lives in Germany, by…

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