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Wed, 3 Mar 2021 10:55:15 +0100
RT Germany: Berlin Fears Growing Influence of Russian Propaganda Platform
With RT DE, Moscow wants to provide a platform for corona skeptics, right-wing populists and leftist fans of the Kremlin to destabilize democracy in Germany. Internal emails provide insights into the media organization.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:53:11 +0100
Pass the Buck to Moscow: A Possible Solution to the Nord Stream 2 Conundrum
With Joe Biden's election, trans-Atlantic relations are on the upswing. But the natural gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 threatens to derail the renewal. Germany needs to come up with a new approach, and passing the buck to Moscow might help.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:24:21 +0100
The Hanau Protocols: Aftermath of a Deadly Racist Attack
On Feb. 19, 2020, a right-wing extremist murdered nine young people in Hanau. Because the gunman shot himself, there will be no trial. But those left behind have questions for the country they call home.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:05:15 +0100
The Third Wave: Coronavirus Mutants Are Spreading Fast
The coronavirus mutants are spreading at breakneck speed in Germany. They have left puzzled researchers asking what makes them so highly infectious? And why are they infecting so many young people in Israel?

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:59:46 +0100
Germany: Angela Merkel Loses Her Way, and Her Temper, in the Corona Crisis
One might think that Chancellor Angela Merkel, with her background in science, would be a perfect fit in the coronavirus pandemic. But lately, she has been losing her patience with state governors and having trouble connecting with the German populac...

Mon, 8 Feb 2021 19:53:03 +0100
Chancellor Merkel's Failure in the Coronavirus Pandemic
Chancellor Angela Merkel's calm leadership style has been praised for years. But in the pandemic, it has proven to be problematic. Her lack of ambition and creativity have had dire consequences for the country.

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 17:25:39 +0100
Nord Stream 2: Russian Pipeline Is Germany's Greatest Foreign Policy Embarrassment
Berlin is insisting on the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between Russia and Germany. By doing so, the country is isolating itself in Europe and alienating the United States. The political costs will be too great if the project is com...

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:59:04 +0100
The EU Relationship with Russia: European Unity and Determination Offer a Path Forward
Continuing to focus on dialogue with Moscow does not meet coddling President Vladimir Putin or ignoring Russian transgressions. Europe needs to present a united and determined front in its relationship with Russia.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:43:18 +0100
The Creeping Return of Anti-Semitism to Munich: "We Can Never Again Be Silent"
The German state of Bavaria has become home to a rising number of anti-Semitic incidents, with many of them linked to protests against coronavirus measures. Jews in the state are growing increasingly nervous.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:03:57 +0100
Virologist Christian Drosten: "I Am Quite Apprehensive about What Might Otherwise Happen in Spring and Summer"
In an interview with Christian Drosten, the German virologist looks back on the mistakes he has made in the coronavirus pandemic – and ahead to the dangers that the pandemic still has in store for us.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:09:19 +0100
Germany - Chancellery Chief of Staff: "Our Goal Is to Reduce the Number of Cases Very Quickly"
Chancellery Chief of Staff Helge Braun, 48, says he is confident Germany will be a able to loosen its lockdown soon, as long as the populace adheres to the current COVID restrictions. He says the next three weeks will be decisive for the country.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:08:11 +0100
New Study Explores Risk Played By Children in COVID Spread
Few other issues are as hotly debated as school closures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. New data from Austria now provides further evidence of the risk posed by children. The virus mutant B.1.1.7 could make the situation even worse.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:48:10 +0100
Bavaria's FFP2 Requirement: Critics Say Expensive Masks Burden the Poor
Those wanting to enter a store or board public transportation in Bavaria will be required to wear an FFP2 mask starting next week. Even though they offer better protection against the coronavirus, the masks are expensive, and not everyone can afford ...

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:30:38 +0100
Angela Merkel in the Corona Crisis: Germany's Chancellor Hits the Wall
Germany managed the first coronavirus wave better than most. But this fall, the country hasn't done nearly as well, with case numbers and deaths spiking upward. Did Angela Merkel drop the ball?

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:53:04 +0100
Germany Is Faring Poorly in the Second Wave of the Coronavirus
Germany has squandered the gains it made this spring in dealing with the coronavirus. A series of miscalculations by politicians in the fall has contributed to a sharp increase in COVID-19 infections in recent days. A second lockdown is coming.

Fri, 4 Dec 2020 18:04:21 +0100
Heiko Maas: Germany's Foreign Minister on the Future of Trans-Atlantic Relations
Relations between Germany and the United States suffered under President Trump. In an interview, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas discusses his hopes for an improved atmosphere under incoming President Joe Biden, but also the challenges posed by Ch...

Thu, 3 Dec 2020 16:49:29 +0100
Generation Corona: The Pandemic Is Changing Our Children's Lives for the Worse
Children are bearing much of the burden of the corona crisis. They are afraid, listless, bored and helpless - and many are developing psychological scars. What can be done?

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:08:35 +0100
German ICUs Are Struggling to Keep Up with Corona - The Second Wave Hits the Hospitals
German hospitals have invested heavily in the equipment needed to treat serious cases of COVID-19. But they lack the staff necessary to cope with the second coronavirus wave, which is already filling up intensive care units.

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:08:17 +0100
Three Doctors on the Front Lines: "It’s a Mistake To Think We Have this Disease Under Control"
How are things going with the treatment of COVID patients? And what happens if infection rates continue to rise? Doctors discuss their daily lives on the front lines of the coronavirus.

Thu, 5 Nov 2020 15:39:53 +0100
The U.S. Elections: Germany Looks Across the Atlantic with Anxiety and Hope
Even as a Biden victory seems increasingly likely, German political leaders are biting their nails. Four more years of Trump, many of them worry, could be disastrous for the trans-Atlantic relationship.



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