A couple returning from South Africa are Germany’s first confirmed Omicron cases. Italy confirmed a case in a traveler returning from Mozambique.
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Germany Finds Suspected Omicron Variant Case
A recent arrival from South Africa had a coronavirus infection with several mutations typical of the Omicron variant, a regional health minister said.
Will Germany’s ‘Debt Brake’ Stop Its Green Ambitions?
The new government has big plans to modernize the economy and switch to renewable energy. But the question remains how it will pay for it.
Who Is Olaf Scholz, Germany’s Next Chancellor?
Germany’s next chancellor is something of an enigma. He comes to power with a dizzying array of challenges, raising questions about whether he can fill the very big shoes of his predecessor.
Germany’s New Government Plans to Legalize Marijuana
In Germany it’s not illegal to consume marijuana but it is illegal to buy it. That may change.
German Leaders Present Coalition Agreement
Sometimes long, sometimes laborious, coalition agreements have helped ensure the durability of German governments — mostly.
New German Chancellor Faces a Slate of Foreign Policy Crises
Olaf Scholz will be confronted with an extraordinary array of troubles on the international stage that will test his mettle quickly.
What’s Next for Angela Merkel?
After 16 years as chancellor, there is no shortage of speculation about what her second act will be.
Vaccine Checks Begin on German Trains, Trams and Buses
Passengers will have to show proof of vaccination, recovery from Covid or a negative daily test under a system of random checks.
Germany Meets Its Post-Merkel Government
Olaf Scholz will be the first center-left chancellor in 16 years. But how much change he can deliver as the leader of a three-way coalition is unclear.