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Borders, Bavaria and bust-ups: How Germany lost its way on Covid-19

The trained physicist's unusually emotional outburst during a debate in parliament was brought on by her failure to slow the spread of the disease

Germany to extend Covid-19 restrictions till Jan 10: Chancellor Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that the federal and state governments have agreed to extend the country's current Covid-19 restrictions till January 10, 2021

Angela Merkel cautious on US vote comment, says she values science

German Chancellor Angela Merkel declined to comment directly on the US election but said she values the advice of scientists hours after Trump took another shot at the top infectious disease expert

Germany pushes up 2021 debt plans to finance new coronavirus aid

People familiar with the matter told Reuters earlier on Wednesday that Scholz is mulling a coronavirus aid package worth up to 10 billion euros to compensate firms forced to close

Brexit talks on the edge; Angela Merkel holds key to a deal or no-deal

Johnson asks UK to prepare for the latter; UK-based Indian businessmen hope a compromise will be found

EU summit on China called off as coronavirus resurges: Angela Merkel

A planned European Union summit on the bloc's China policy that was to be held in Berlin has been called off because of the resurgent coronavirus pandemic, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said

Germany in 'serious' phase of coronavirus pandemic: Angela Merkel

Germany is in a "serious" phase of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of new infections is growing exponentially, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said

France govt warns no Brexit deal better than bad one on fisheries

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has adopted a similar stance

Angela Merkel warns China to open up or risk losing access to EU market

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned China that Europe will start limiting Beijing's access to its market for trade if it does not agree to provide a major opening

No breakthrough in Brexit talks but optimistic of sealing deal: Merkel

Johnson will speak to the head of the EU's executive, Ursula von der Leyen, on Saturday to agree next steps after the bloc launched a legal case against Britain

EU tells Xi Jinping that China must show investment deal worthwhile

The European side said Beijing must follow up recent offers to pursue fairer economic policies with more concessions in order for an investment deal to be achieved by year-end

USA's reputation suffers on Trump's botched Covid-19 response: Survey

In France, only 31% see the U.S. positively, matching the low level recorded in 2003 when the two countries were at loggerheads over the U.S.-led war in Iraq

China bans pork imports from Germany after African swine fever detected

The ban comes two days before Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a meeting via video link with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Union leaders

'Only language Putin understands': Germany asked to drop pipeline project

Merkel said on Wednesday that Navalny, who is being treated in a Berlin hospital, was the victim of a murder attempt using the nerve agent Novichok, and demanded an explanation by Russia

Wirecard AG inquiry probes why Germany missed fraud of century

If the closed-door hearings go badly, parliament may trigger a deeper investigation as the country prepares for the post-Merkel era with an election due next year

Far-right extremists try to enter German parliament over Covid restrictions

The incident occurred after a daylong demonstration by tens of thousands of people opposed to the wearing of masks and other government measures

Angela Merkel agrees with local leaders on tighter coronavirus rules

In the future, a fine of at least 50 euros ($59) would be imposed for violations of face mask rules, for example, in shops and public transport

Covid-19: Germany extends 10 billion euro relief to preserve workforce

The German economy contracted at its steepest rate on record in the second quarter and the government is desperate to mitigate the effects of the pandemic as much as possible

Europe's Covid surge looks less deadly as rise in testing keeps deaths low

Many of the infections stem from younger people traveling and partying during the summer holidays, and some of those cases have been asymptomatic

Huawei asks Germany not to shut it out of building 5G networks: Report

Chancellor Angela Merkel's govt has put off a decision on tougher certification rules until after summer break, amid pressure from some lawmakers who sympathise with US calls to ban Huawei outright