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Germany heading for harder lockdown as 16,000 new infections recorded

Coronavirus infections in Germany are once more nearing the critical marker of 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the course of seven days, a threshold which when crossed would demand…

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I would take the AstraZeneca vaccine, Germany’s Merkel says

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday she would take AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot. "I would get vaccinated with AstraZeneca," Merkel told a news conference after a meeting…

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Merkel says it was right to be transparent about AstraZeneca vaccine

BERLIN, March 19 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday it was right to be completely transparent about AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. "On this basis, everyone knows that we…

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Hapag-Lloyd avoids forecast due to coronavirus uncertainty

German container shipper Hapag-Lloyd said it almost tripled its net result in 2020 due to lower costs and higher freight rates, but shied away from specifying 2021 results due to…

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UPDATED: Germany warns vaccinations alone will not contain COVID-19 third wave

Germany's health minister warned on Friday there was not enough vaccine in Europe to contain the COVID-19 third wave, as the country sought to get its rollout back on track…

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Merkel’s bloc loses another lawmaker to corruption allegations

Another legislator from German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc stood down on Thursday evening when a magazine reported he had taken cash to lobby for a North Macedonian political party,…

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German economy likely to return to pre-crisis levels in 2021 – IfW

The German economy will likely grow by 3.7% in 2021 and reach its pre-crisis levels before year-end, the IfW economic institute said on Thursday, as the progress of the vaccination…

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BMW expects at least half of sales to be electric cars by 2030

BMW expects at least half of its sales to be zero emission vehicles by 2030, setting a more conservative target than some rivals in the race to embrace cleaner driving.…

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Germany reports biggest rise of COVID-19 cases in two months

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany jumped by 17,504 to 2,612,268, the biggest daily rise since Jan. 22, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases…

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Spain, Germany, Italy, France to halt AstraZeneca shots, further hitting EU vaccination campaign

BERLIN/GENEVA/MADRID , March 15 (Reuters) - Spain will stop using AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for at least 15 days, Cadena Ser radio reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources. Health Minister Carolina…

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Update – In U-Turn Germany decides to halt AstraZeneca vaccinations – Health Ministry

BERLIN, March 15 (Reuters) - Germany will stop administering AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, a spokesman for the Health Ministry said on Monday, making Germany the latest of several European countries to pause following reports of…

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VW to cut up to 4,000 jobs via early retirement

Carmaker Volkswagen plans to cut up to 4,000 jobs at its plants in Germany by offering early or partial retirement to older employees in a move that could cost several…

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Germany – AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

UPDATE - In a U-Turn ermany will stop administering AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, a spokesman for the Health Ministry said on Monday, making Germany the latest of several European countries to…

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Merkel’s CDU suffers record setback in state elections – UPDATED

BERLIN, March 14 (Reuters) - Germany's Christian Democrats slumped to record defeats in two regional votes on Sunday after a muddled coronavirus response, dealing a setback to the party which must…

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Merkel’s conservatives brace for state poll setback in election year

Berlin (dpa) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives could be heading for a debacle in two state polls on Sunday, as Germany kicks off a year of elections that will eventually see Merkel leave…

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Germany’s Covid incidence rate rises sharply

DW - Germany's seven-day incidence rate for coronavirus infections on Saturday continued its rise of the past few days, reaching 76.1 cases per 100,000 residents. That represents a sharp increase over…

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Thyssenkrupp to cut additional 750 jobs at steel division

Thyssenkrupp announced this week it would cut a further 750 jobs at its steel division to soften the impact of the coronavirus crisis, weeks after talks to sell the unit…

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British coronavirus variant could be responsible for rising cases in Germany

An increasing spread of the COVID-19 that was first detected in Britain might be responsible for rising infection numbers seen in Germany recently, a senior health official said on Friday.…

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Widening face mask scandal hits Merkel’s party before state votes

A German conservative has become the third lawmaker within a week to resign from Chancellor Angela Merkel’s parliamentary group over a face mask procurement scandal, dealing a further blow to…

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UPDATED: Germany to stick with AstraZeneca vaccine

Top German public health officials said AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine was safe and Germany would continue to use it on Friday after several European countries halted its distribution amid safety concerns.…

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BMW 2020 profit takes pandemic hit

German carmaker BMW said on Thursday that its operating profit for 2020 fell due to spring shutdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, despite a strong second-half rebound…

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Hugo Boss expects gradual recovery

German fashion house Hugo Boss expects coronavirus restrictions to keep weighing on its business in the first quarter, but forecast a gradual recovery from the second quarter, helping sales and…

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German COVID cases increase again

German coronavirus cases posted their biggest daily increase in five weeks on Thursday, as calls grew to allow family doctors to start administering COVID-19 vaccines sooner to speed up the…

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Ivory Coast’s PM dies in Germany

Ivory Coast Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko, who was seen as a possible successor to President Alassane Ouattara, has died in Freiburg in southwestern Germany, two days after his 56th birthday,…

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Apple to set up silicon design centre in Germany, invest 1 billion euros

Apple said on Wednesday it would establish a European silicon design centre in Munich, Germany, and invest more than 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) over the next three years in…

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Continental expects return to net profit despite chip shortage

Continental AG expects to return to net profit this year despite a microchip shortage that is expected to drag on for months, the German automotive parts maker said after reporting…

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New Adidas strategy to push online sales, sustainability

German sportswear company Adidas aims to double its e-commerce sales by 2025 and make its products more sustainable as part of a five-year strategic plan to lift profitability closer to…

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Pfizer, BioNTech can raise capacity to 3 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses next year

BioNTech SE could have capacity to make 3 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine it developed with partner Pfizer Inc next year, Bloomberg News reported, citing an interview with the…

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Germany is main target of Russian disinformation, EU says

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Germany is the top target of Russian disinformation campaigns in the European Union, a report said on Tuesday, as ties between Moscow and the West hit new lows…

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German coach Loew to resign after Euros

Germany coach Joachim Loew has confirmed his intention to step down from his post after this summer's Euro tournament, the German Football Federation (DFB) has said. The DFB said in…

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Germany’s Bosch to open automotive chip factory in June

German technology group Bosch said on Monday it would open an automotive chip factory in Dresden in June to build on its leadership in sensor chips that will boost the…

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German industrial output plunges in January

German industrial output fell unexpectedly in January as winter weather slowed construction and semiconductor shortages held back production in the car industry, suggesting that Europe's largest economy got off to…

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German MPs quit assembly posts over mask kickback allegations

FRANKFURT, March 7 (Reuters) - Two German lawmakers have resigned from posts in chancellor Angela Merkel's parliamentary group in a scandal over alleged kickback payments for state purchases of respiratory…

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Germany extends gap between doses, approves AstraZeneca for over-65s

BERLIN, March 4 (Reuters) - Germany's vaccination authority has approved the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine on the over-65s, the Health Ministry said on Thursday, in a step that should…

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British variant might soon become dominant in Germany – RKI head

BERLIN, March 5 (Reuters) - A more contagious variant of the coronavirus first detected in Britain might soon become the predominant strain in Germany, making it hard to stop its…

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Schwarzkopf maker Henkel expects sales recovery as salons reopen

German consumer goods company Henkel said on Thursday it expects sales to rebound this year as hair salons reopen, although demand for detergent and home care products, boosted by the…

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Lufthansa weighs faster plane retirements after record loss

Lufthansa may permanently ground more jets to emerge leaner from the coronavirus pandemic, the German airline group said on Thursday, as it reported a record 6.7 billion euro ($8.10 billion)…

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German business decries gradual easing of coronavirus curbs as “disaster”

German business groups expressed dismay on Thursday after Chancellor Angela Merkel and state leaders agreed a gradual easing of coronavirus curbs but added an "emergency brake" to reimpose restrictions if…

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Germany rejects EU executive call to ease COVID border curbs

Germany told the European Union it would uphold its latest border restrictions imposed to curb the spread of new coronavirus variants, snubbing calls from the bloc's executive European Commission, Austria…

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Germany’s lockdown-hit services firms remain optimistic

Germany's services sector continued to suffer under an extended coronavirus lockdown in February, but firms remained optimistic about the outlook in light of first steps to ease restrictions and efforts…

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Number of Germany’s electric vehicle charge points rise 10% since December

The number of charging points for electric vehicles in Germany has increased by more than 10% in the past three months to reach 39,538, energy industry association BDEW said on…

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Deutsche Telekom pitches to design German digital vaccination ‘passports

Deutsche Telekom this week said it had submitted a pitch to the German government to design a digital vaccination passport, as part of European efforts to reopen travel for those…

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Germany’s Merkel set to agree to cautious easing of COVID-19 lockdown

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was expected on Wednesday to agree a gradual relaxation of coronavirus curbs with regional leaders, but the rules can be tightened again if infections jump, according…

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German exports to UK fell almost a third in January as Brexit hit

German exports to the United Kingdom fell by 30% on the year in January as the impact of Brexit turned Europe's largest economy away from the UK, exacerbating the hit…

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Germany to extend coronavirus lockdown until March 28 – reports

Germany plans to extend its coronavirus lockdown until March 28 while easing some restrictions from next week, a draft document to be discussed by Chancellor Angela Merkel and federal state leaders showed on…

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Sven Giegold backs Anti-Money Laundering (AML) proceedings against Germany

Outspoken Green MEP Sven Giegold has backed the initiation of infringement proceedings against Germany regarding the implementation of the 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive. Giegold, who has often spoken about Malta's…

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German health advisers signal end of Oxford/AstraZeneca age restrictions – FT

CDE/FT/ZDF - A German government health advisers have signalled they might allow older individuals to receive the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as EU governments come under increasing pressure to clear the…

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Germany register 5.5% fall in beer sales

POLITICO - Germans have discovered an alarming COVID-19 side effect: a loss of taste for beer. Sales of the country's national beverage fell 5.5 percent last year to 8.7 billion…

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Germany tightens borders with France

DW reports Germany has added France's eastern Moselle region to its list of "variant of concern" areas, triggering tougher entry requirements at the border between the two neighbours. Under the…

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German states call for unused AstraZeneca vaccine to be given to younger people

FRANKFURT, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Several German states called on Sunday for unused AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines to be given to younger people, as worries about side effects and efficacy, as…

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Munich Re net profit down 55% in 2020 amid pandemic

German reinsurance group Munich Re said on Thursday that net profit declined 55% in 2020 as it battled with fallout related to the coronavirus pandemic. Net profit of 1.211 billion…

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German man charged with giving Bundestag floor plans to Russian intelligence

German federal prosecutors have charged a German citizen with espionage, saying he passed floor plans of the Bundestag parliament building to Russian intelligence. The man, identified only as Jens F.,…

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France, Germany to beef up COVID-19 controls at common border

France said on Thursday it would bring in new COVID-19 restrictions for the area around its common border with Germany, as President Emmanuel Macron’s government tries to contain a surge…

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Record 23 tonnes of cocaine seized by customs in Hamburg and Antwerp

Customs authorities in Hamburg and Antwerp have seized a record haul of more than 23 tonnes of cocaine destined for the Netherlands in two raids this month, German customs authorities said on…

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Puma forecasts strong rebound from end of second quarter

German sportswear company Puma said on Wednesday it expects a heavy impact on its results from lockdowns to contain the coronavirus pandemic through the end of the second quarter, but…

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Germany approves three COVID home test kits to help chart way out of lockdown

Germany approved three COVID-19 tests for home use as part Health Minister Jens Spahn's strategy for mass testing to help Europe's biggest economy emerge from a lockdown that has been…

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German court issues guilty verdict in first Syria torture trial

A German court sentenced a former member of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s security services to four and half years in prison after finding him guilty of facilitating the torture of…

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