Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats scored record-low votes in the first major electoral test he has faced since taking office.
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European Floods Are Latest Sign of a Global Warming Crisis
Floods like these, which have left more than 100 dead, had not been seen in perhaps 1,000 years. For many, the warnings came too late, raising questions about lapses in Germany’s flood alert system.
Flood Damage in Germany Leaves Village With No Power, Running Water
The riverbanks were scenes of devastation, with crushed cars and thick tree stumps, while many of the cobbled streets were covered with mud and debris.
Floods in Germany: Hundreds Missing and Scores Dead in Western Europe
Strong rains caused rivers to burst their banks and wash away buildings in Belgium and Germany, where at least 1,300 remained missing. Homes and streets in the Netherlands and Switzerland also flooded.
Flare-up in Coronavirus Cases Sets Back Germany’s Reopening Efforts
Regional authorities have locked down two counties for the first time since the country’s broader reopening, which had been considered a success.
Germany Tries to Solve a Coronavirus Puzzle With ‘Endless Pieces’
When a man with no connection to known infections became ill, officials raced to retrace his steps so they could prevent further spread of the virus.