Tag: Germany government
Scientist behind coronavirus shot says next target is cancer
BERLIN — The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used coronavirus vaccine says people can rest assured the shots are...
Germany: Greens set out climate-friendly vision for election
BERLIN — As it reaches for power in September's national election, Germany’s Green party announced a program Friday that proposes speeding up the country’s...
German economist panel cuts 2021 growth outlook to 3.1%
BERLIN — The German economy — Europe's biggest — will grow by 3.1% this year, the government’s panel of independent economic advisers forecast on...
Germany plans legislation to ban so-called ‘enemy lists’
BERLIN — The German government on Wednesday unveiled draft legislation that would criminalize the distribution of lists naming people as potential targets for intimidation...
Merkel’s party faces German election ‘wake-up call’
BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel's party is considering how to respond to historically bad state election results that a senior member described as a...
Government urges Germans to limit travel as bookings surge
BERLIN — The German government on Monday urged citizens to limit travel amid the coronavirus pandemic as airlines reported a surge in bookings to...
Germany postpones vaccination summit over AstraZeneca furor
BERLIN — The German government said Tuesday it will postpone a virtual summit on the country's vaccination efforts until after the European Medicines Agency...
Spanish islands warn tourists to abide by virus restrictions
MADRID — Faced with a possible flood of visitors from Germany later this month, authorities in Spain's Balearic Islands are warning hotel owners that...
German election year opens with tough test for Merkel party
BERLIN — Elections in two German states on Sunday pose a difficult test for Chancellor Angela Merkel's party, six months before a national vote...
German special forces soldier convicted over gun, ammo stash
BERLIN — A court in Germany has convicted a special forces soldier of breaking firearms laws for hoarding rifles, explosives and ammunition at his...