The vote to scrap the law came on the same day that Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Author: CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE
Austria Quietly Discards Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate that It Never Enforced
The mandate threatened fines for adults who chose not to be vaccinated, but the government held off enforcement after a panel determined that the Omicron variant was less of a threat than Delta.
Austria quietly discards a vaccine mandate that it never enforced.
The mandate threatened fines for adults who chose not to be vaccinated, but the government held off enforcement after a panel determined that the Omicron variant was less of a threat than Delta.
Car Plows Into a School Group in Berlin, Killing 1 and Injuring 14
A teacher was killed and those hurt were students traveling with her. The driver was described as “mentally impaired,” and police are investigating whether the crash was intentional.
Former German Chancellor Loses Perks Over Ties to Russia
The former German leader, a lobbyist for Russian energy companies and a friend of President Vladimir V. Putin, has declined to distance himself from Russia.
German Conservatives Win State Election in Setback for Scholz
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats scored record-low votes in the first major electoral test he has faced since taking office.
Germany Identifies Far-Right Extremists Working in Security Services
The report reflects an effort by the authorities to come to grips with a long-running problem following several scandals involving members of the far right.
How One German State Beat the Odds on Covid Vaccinations
Bremen — Germany’s smallest state — managed its vaccination campaign better than any other place in Germany. It succeeded by activating community networks.
German Authorities Warn Fleeing Ukrainians to Look Out for Thieves
The federal police in Berlin have sent additional units to the city’s main train station to help safeguard fleeing Ukrainians, who are mostly women and children.