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How Germany's Greens Could Fill a Political Vacuum Left by Merkel
New political trends have emerged in Germany, with the Green Party becoming a possible contender to lead Germany’s next government.
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Despite German Court Ruling, Austria Is Convinced the EU Recovery Funds Will Be Rolled Out
EU recovery funds are needed to “re-boost” the economy, but debt mutualization should not be a permanent tool, Austria says.
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European Stocks Are Still ‘Very, Very Attractively Priced' at Record Highs, Strategist Says
“There’s a significant discount” for buying European stocks that could grow as much as if not more than their U.S. counterparts, strategist Gina Sanchez says.
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Germany Edges Toward National Lockdown; Considers Russia's Sputnik Vaccine
“It needs one lockdown to break the current wave,” Jens Spahn, German health minister, said at a press conference Friday.
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This Baby Alpaca Has a Special Harness to Get Around
Marie the baby alpaca had her back legs severely damaged during birth, but one woman in Germany decided to help.
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German Finance Chief Says Covid Surge Shows Now Is Not the Time to Reopen Economy
Europe’s most powerful economy has suffered from the coronavirus pandemic, having faced different waves of infections and subsequent lockdowns.
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How Mercedes-Benz Became So Prestigious, and Why It Is Challenged by a New Era
Mercedes-Benz was there at the dawn of the automotive industry and has long been a leader. But some say it has been slow to adapt to a new electric era.
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Euro Zone ETF's Reversal Could Signal More Trouble, Two Traders Say
The recent reversal in euro zone stocks likely reflects worries around a slower-than-expected economic recovery, two traders say.
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‘It's a Big Mess.' Europe Buckles Down for Easter Lockdowns as Covid Cases Eclipse Spring 2020 Levels
France and Italy imposed nationwide lockdowns ahead of the Easter weekend as a surge of cases threatened to overwhelm intensive care units once again.
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‘Everyone Here Is Confused': Europe's See-Sawing Over AstraZeneca's Vaccine Is Stoking Uncertainty
There are signs that Europe’s diverging — and changing — usage rules when it comes to AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine are sowing further confusion among citizens.
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Germany Suspends Use of AstraZeneca's Covid Shot for the Under-60s, Dealing Another Blow to Drugmaker
Germany has suspended use of the Covid vaccine created by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford in the under-60s, dealing another blow to the drugmaker.
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VW Accidentally Leaks New Name for Its U.S. Operations: Voltswagen
A now unpublished press release called the change a “public declaration of the company’s future-forward investment in e-mobility.”
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The EU's Huge Covid Stimulus Plan Has Hit an Obstacle — and It Could Delay the Funds
The EU’s coronavirus stimulus plan has hit a stumbling block after the German constitutional court raised questions about how the new debt is being taken on.
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Europe Looks to Contain Spiraling Covid Crisis, But It's ‘Happy Monday' in the UK
The public health situation is deteriorating further in France and Germany, while the U.K. is easing lockdown on Monday.
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Confidence in Merkel's Leadership Falters as Germany's Pandemic Drags
Germany was initially widely praised for its handling of the pandemic. A year on, and the situation is very different with Merkel under pressure.
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Germany's Merkel Admits ‘Mistake' and Reverses Easter Lockdown
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reversed plans for a lockdown over Easter amid criticism from experts and officials over the move.
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Charts Show That Europe's Third Coronavirus Wave Has Begun
The variant first discovered in the U.K. is seen as the reason for the new spike. The strain is reported to be much more virulent than the original one.
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Britain's Boris Johnson Gets AstraZeneca Vaccine, Urges Others to Do the Same
A flurry of countries around the world had suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot following reports of blood clots in some vaccinated people.
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German Covid Cases Are Rising ‘Exponentially' — and Its Vaccine Pause Could Make Things Worse
It’s no secret that Germany has been seeing a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in recent weeks but one leading health expert is warning of “exponential growth.”
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‘The Damage Is Done': Europe's Caution Over AstraZeneca Vaccine Could Have Far-Reaching Consequences
Experts say the decision by some European countries to suspend use of the AstraZeneca/University of Oxford Covid shot could be damaging.