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Europe scrambles to impose Covid-19 restrictions

Europe scrambles to impose Covid-19 restrictions
France introduces curfew as Germany considers tougher measures after deaths hit record high
15 Jan 2021
Germany ‘violates’ EU joint vaccine scheme by buying 30 million extra doses

Germany ‘violates’ EU joint vaccine scheme by buying 30 million extra doses
Berlin had promoted pact that no members of the bloc would strike separate deals to secure jabs
11 Jan 2021
Is Germany’s response stuttering?

Is Germany’s response stuttering?
Southern state introduces tighter restrictions as infection rates tick up across the country
9 Dec 2020
France vs. Germany negotiating rift revealed

France vs. Germany negotiating rift revealed
Conflict between EU power brokers triggered during Michel Barnier’s Covid isolation
8 Dec 2020
Johnny Rotten bitten on penis by a flea 

Johnny Rotten bitten on penis by a flea
And other stories from the stranger side of life
2 Dec 2020
Instant Opinion: coronavirus is putting ‘democracy at stake’

Instant Opinion: coronavirus is putting ‘democracy at stake’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 20 November
20 Nov 2020
How European countries are faring with second waves of Covid

How European countries are faring with second waves of Covid
Italy and Spain have recorded highest daily death tolls since spring
18 Nov 2020

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Coronavirus: should the UK have trusted its expert’s advice?

Coronavirus: should the UK have trusted its expert’s advice?
Germany and Sweden followed their scientists to the letter - with very different outcomes
14 Oct 2020
Instant Opinion: Johnson should ‘hug Starmer close’

Instant Opinion: Johnson should ‘hug Starmer close’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 14 October
14 Oct 2020
Four things we know about the EU’s new migrant plan

Four things we know about the EU’s new migrant plan
Member states are split over new pact aimed at ending migration disputes
24 Sep 2020
German expert says UK can curb Covid spikes without lockdown

German expert says UK can curb Covid spikes without lockdown
Leading expert calls for end to ‘alarmism’ as death rates fall despite spikes in infections
22 Sep 2020
How other countries are extending or ending furlough

How other countries are extending or ending furlough
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under pressure to follow lead of nations such as Germany to support workers
16 Sep 2020
Polish anger triggered by German diplomat’s Nazi father

Polish anger triggered by German diplomat’s Nazi father
German officials suspect dispute is ‘politically motivated’ following fraught election campaign
27 Aug 2020
How Germany is preparing for a second wave

How Germany is preparing for a second wave
Spike in cases prompts Angela Merkel to reel back easing of lockdown measures
20 Aug 2020
The Week Unwrapped: Sovereign citizens, troops and suits

The Week Unwrapped: Sovereign citizens, troops and suits
Could we all opt out of the legal system? Why does Germany want to keep its US troops? And why are we all giving up on the suit?
7 Aug 2020
Reaction: rising EU infections mean ‘all travel a risk’ 

Reaction: rising EU infections mean ‘all travel a risk’
Belgium mulling lockdown reintroduction as France and Germany see cases increase
28 Jul 2020
What Britain can learn from Japan and Germany’s social care

What Britain can learn from Japan and Germany’s social care
In both countries new taxes were introduced to pay for comprehensive care
27 Jul 2020
Which countries are the ‘most admired in the world’?

Which countries are the ‘most admired in the world’?
Annual poll puts Germany in top spot ahead of US and China
27 Jul 2020
Explained: is it safe to book a holiday in Europe?

Explained: is it safe to book a holiday in Europe?
Government accused of creating ‘sense of panic’ with sudden change in travel advice
27 Jul 2020
The government holiday quarantine list: where is next?

The government holiday quarantine list: where is next?
France and Germany rumoured to be next for removal from safe-to-fly list
27 Jul 2020
Declassified tapes give insight into workings of the Stasi

Declassified tapes give insight into workings of the Stasi
Trove of classified recordings includes interrogations by communist secret police
16 Jul 2020
Instant Opinion: Covid rulebreakers ‘out of control’

Instant Opinion: Covid rulebreakers ‘out of control’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 7 July
7 Jul 2020
Is second wave of rave sparking Europe-wide Covid outbreaks?

Is second wave of rave sparking Europe-wide Covid outbreaks?
Authorities struggling to close down illegal parties in London and other cities around the continent
29 Jun 2020
What is Wirecard and why has the scandal-hit firm collapsed?

What is Wirecard and why has the scandal-hit firm collapsed?
Payment processing giant becomes first Dax-listed company to fail amid €1.9bn accounting scandal
26 Jun 2020
Quiz of The Week: 20 - 26 June

Quiz of The Week: 20 - 26 June
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
26 Jun 2020
Instant Opinion: ‘poor lives matter whatever their colour’

Instant Opinion: ‘poor lives matter whatever their colour’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 25 June
25 Jun 2020
Coronavirus R rate rockets in Germany after factory outbreak

Coronavirus R rate rockets in Germany after factory outbreak
Infection rate rises from 1.79 to 2.88 overnight as more than 6,000 meat plant workers are quarantined
22 Jun 2020
Germany accuses Russia of assassination of Chechen rebel

Germany accuses Russia of assassination of Chechen rebel
Berlin warns of potential sanctions over the assassination in German capital
19 Jun 2020
Privacy-smart Germany unveils ‘world-best’ Covid-tracing app

Privacy-smart Germany unveils ‘world-best’ Covid-tracing app
Berlin has put the new system through stringent tests to guard against potential cybersecurity failings
17 Jun 2020
EU commission president cleared in ‘contract scandal’

EU commission president cleared in ‘contract scandal’
The German politician has admitted ‘mistakes’ were made by her officials
10 Jun 2020
Madeleine McCann investigation was flawed from the start

Madeleine McCann investigation was flawed from the start
An ex-detective who worked on the investigation explains why the search was doomed to failure
8 Jun 2020
Reaction: German police reveal new Madeleine McCann suspect

Reaction: German police reveal new Madeleine McCann suspect
Convicted paedophile Christian Brücker named in police investigation
5 Jun 2020
German prosecutors says Madeleine McCann is ‘assumed dead’

German prosecutors says Madeleine McCann is ‘assumed dead’
New suspect identified in the case is a convicted German sex offender
4 Jun 2020
How contact tracing helped Germany out of lockdown

How contact tracing helped Germany out of lockdown
Britain racing to recruit an army of virus-trackers as Germany begins reopening its economy
26 May 2020