Europe faces winter of discontent after Covid-19 riots
Authorities grapple with soaring infections and protests as hospitals come under pressure
Covid-19: First known case was Wuhan market vendor, says US researcher
World wrap: Japan announces €434bn economic stimulus as EMA reviews Pfizer pill
Covid-19: Europe becomes epicentre of surge in new infections
Austria considering lockdown on people who are not vaccinated as cases rise across region
Covid conspiracy theorists complicate path to German election
Politicians face dilemma over those who don’t want to be vaccinated ahead of autumn vote
Spread of Delta variant across EU raises concern over summer opening
Race to vaccinate as strain that emerged in India takes hold in UK and Portugal, and shuts schools in Israel
Europe looks hopefully past infection rates to reopen economies
Epidemiologists worry shift is coming too soon and progress could yet be reversed
Germany makes J&J vaccine available to all adults
Health minister expects all aged 60 and above to have a vaccine by early June
Covid-19: Under 40s should get choice of vaccine, say UK officials
Move comes as Germany decides to allow use of AstraZeneca vaccine for all adults
Germany gives record million vaccines in 24 hours as EU looks to summer
Across the bloc 27.2% of adults have now received at least one dose, with campaigns rapidly accelerating
Germany’s vaccination vexation puts nails in the coffin of reputation for efficiency
Berlin Letter: German obsession with details over bigger picture on display in vaccine rollout
New wave of Covid-19 infections sweeping across Europe
Central European, Balkan and Baltic states bring in new round of restrictions to cope with rising hospitalisations as vaccine rollouts stall
Lockdown extension looms in Germany as Covid-19 case numbers rise
Merkel is due to meet with leaders to discuss extension of restrictions in place since mid-December
Germany’s new roadmap to ease restrictions a document of doubt
Five weeks after Germany said the AstraZeneca vaccine was not for over-65s, 84% of the vaccine delivered is unused in freezers
Merkel promises all Germans first vaccine shot by September
Pledge will only be met if pharma companies stick to delivery commitments
‘Insufficient data’ prompts German advice to limit AstraZeneca jab to under-65s
Shares in pharma group slip 2% on news
European stocks subdued on Orsted profit warning
Danish wind farm developer Orsted hits utilities, while France’s Carrefour jumps
Vaccine scepticism among medics sparks alarm in Europe and US
German poll finds 50% of surveyed nurses shy of vaccination and 25% of doctors
Coronavirus: England and Scotland return to lockdown measures
More than 85m total cases reported globally as EU vaccination procurement criticised
Germany sees rapid EU approval of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine
The UK became the first to approve the vaccine
European shares look to Brexit trade talks for direction
UK begins roll-out of Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine
European and US experts question UK’s vaccine fast-track
Fauci claims US is proceeding ‘the correct way’ on vaccine while the UK ‘did not do it as carefully’
EU agrees deal for 300m doses of BioNTech-Pfizer’s Covid vaccine
Deliveries expected to begin by the end of the year, subject to regulatory approval
WHO raises alarm over widespread and enduring damage of Long Covid
One expert says coronavirus is causing levels of disability last seen during world wars
Coronavirus: Germany and Spain report record daily cases
Second wave takes hold in Europe as Governments introduce new restrictions
Coronavirus: France records more than 30,000 cases in one day
London to enter tighter lockdown from Friday night as virus surges across Europe
Coronavirus: Global cases pass 24 million as India sees record spike
Abbott Laboratories 15-minute Covid-19 test granted emergency clearance in US
Coronavirus: Greece sees highest daily caseload since outbreak began
World updates: Italy orders travellers from Croatia, Greece, Malta and Spain to be tested
Coronavirus: France battles nearly 1,400 new cases as Europe sees ‘big wave’
Authorities warn of no summer slowdown for virus as young people increasingly affected
German minister stresses coronavirus risk despite low infection numbers
Two municipalities in North Rhine-Westphalia back in lockdown
Coronavirus: US should stay in WHO despite its flaws, says German health minister
Trump ‘does have a point’ about need for reform, but ‘first, we have to deal with the crisis’
Coronavirus: Ireland plans for massive increase in tests
WHO figures show more new cases reported outside China than inside the country
Coronavirus death toll across China surges to 425
Total number of confirmed cases in country increases to 20,438
Non-vaccinated children may be excluded from German state schools
Measles wave across country prompts calls for MMR vaccine to be made obligatory
Q&A: How will Angela Merkel’s successor as CDU leader be chosen?
In total 12 people running but a close race likely between Kramp-Karrenbauer and Merz
Merz wants to succeed Merkel but he has a problem – he’s a millionaire
CDU leadership hopeful is learning the rich aren’t really trusted in Germany
Frontrunners to succeed Merkel make pitch for women’s support
Surveys show Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and Friedrich Merz are neck and neck
Things are far from grand for Merkel’s latest coalition
Success of Merkel’s fourth term hinges on relationship with SPD figures Scholz and Nahles
Merkel to take a wait-and-see approach to Trump
German leader sends senior officials to New York to sound out the Trump team
World leaders react to Donald Trump’s shock win
Vladimir Putin hopes incoming president can ease ‘crisis’ in US-Russia ties
Derek Scally: Who could replace Angela Merkel?
The German chancellor is increasingly vulnerable amid backlash to her migration policy
Merkel’s crown slips after party’s local election defeat
German chancellor’s perceived ‘open door’ to refugees blamed for humiliating defeat
Europe has 10 days to save Schengen area, official warns
As tensions flare, migration commissioner warns system could completely break down
Cantillon: German bond drama reaches endgame
Action in Germany’s highest court stems from Mario Draghi’s vow to support the euro
Greece and creditors strike outline deal after marathon talks
Final details on so-called ‘prior actions’ still need to be worked out on ‘one or two items’
Merkel ally rules out marriage equality for Germany
Bundestag spokesman for chancellor’s party says marriage is ‘union of man and woman’
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