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.
Author: CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE
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.
Austria Abandons Sweeping Vaccine Mandate, Citing Milder Omicron Cases
Despite high caseloads, the number of Covid patients in intensive-care-unit beds remains steady, prompting the country to rethink its approach, at least for now.
Germany Announces Increase in Defense Spending Amid Russia’s Ukraine Invasion
Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a major increase to Germany’s defense budget, a shift in longstanding policy.
Germany Aims to Lift Most Covid Restrictions by Spring
Now that the Omicron surge appears to have peaked, officials in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Slovakia said they too would drop all or most of their remaining restrictions in the near future.