Merkel blames German ‘perfectionism’ for current virus woes

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Merkel blames German ‘perfectionism’ for current virus woes

BERLIN (AP) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel has blamed her country’s difficulties during the coronavirus pandemic – from the slow vaccine rollout to the back-and-forth over lockdown rules – on…

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Germany can now look to cautious reopening, Merkel says

Bloomberg Sea Predicts Sales Doubling as Online Shopping Boom Persists (Bloomberg) — Sea Ltd. expects e-commerce revenue to double in 2021, sustaining its torrid pace of growth as Southeast Asia’s…

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Merkel says Germany didn’t act quickly enough

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany didn’t act quickly enough last fall to prevent a second surge in coronavirus infections. “We didn’t shut down public life early enough or…

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The Latest: Merkel defends Germany coronavirus restrictions

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially… The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes…

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Merkel: “Intensive” talks over possible rescue for Lufthansa

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday that her government is in “intensive talks” with Lufthansa and… FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday…

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Europe eager to reopen, Merkel cautions

Investors and health officials appear to grow increasingly worried about a potential second wave of Covid-19 cases and further economic downtown, as states and foreign governments move ahead with lifting…

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How Angela Merkel went from lame duck to global leader on coronavirus

The speech was a hit. Merkel, a pastor’s daughter with a doctorate in quantum chemistry, presented the grim facts of the pandemic while also offering a dose of compassion. She…

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Warns Against Reopening Germany Too Early

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the Bundestag this morning, cautioning the country not to reopen too soon, lest the coronavirus spread uncontrollably. Source link

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Coronavirus in Germany: Angela Merkel explains the risks of loosening social distancing too fast

When you have a huge hole where your nation’s leadership should be, it is wise to borrow the best of other people’s leaders. They can’t make America’s big decisions, but…

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Merkel Sees Cautious Hope in Virus Fight on Lockdown Measures

(Bloomberg) — Chancellor Angela Merkel said there are grounds for “cautious hope” that current measures to contain the coronavirus in Germany are having an impact and won’t need to be…

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