German police and special forces on Wednesday launched an operation in the eastern city of Dresden after death threats were issued against a top politician who backed coronavirus vaccines, authorities said.
Despite the downturn in infections and signs of a trend reversal, some German states are opting to toughen up their rules for the festive period. We look at whether partial lockdowns could threaten to interrupt the Christmas merriment once again this year.
The growth of the German economy is set to be slower than expected next year due to disrupted supply chains and a new wave of Covid-19 infections, a leading economic think-tank said on Tuesday.
Health ministers across Germany are debating whether testing for the vaccinated and recovered (so-called 2G-plus rule) should be waived for people who've had booster shots.
Germany has strict Covid pass entry rules (known as 2G or 3G) to most public places. But tourists found an inconsistent picture of what vaccination proof is accepted, and varying experiences of being able to get the EU digital pass.
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach says the decline in Covid cases means the situation is "slowly stabilising" in Germany - but urged people not to get complacent.
Following EU approval for use on 5-11 year olds, a lower-dose Covid vaccine will be distributed throughout Germany this week as many states finalise their plans to vaccinate young children.
Lower Saxony's state leader has announced a "Weihnachtsruhe" - or Christmas quiet period - with some closures and a ban on large New Year's Eve parties to try and slow down the spread of Covid-19.
Germany is bringing in mandatory Covid jabs for health workers, and MPs will vote on a general vaccine mandate. The Local spoke to an FDP member of parliament and health expert to find out how this could work, and if a 'freedom day' is in sight.
Germany voted through a reform of Covid laws on Friday with plans for a vaccine mandate for health and care workers, and for states to get more powers to implement tougher Covid restrictions.
Germany on Friday passed legislation requiring healthcare workers to get inoculated against Covid-19, a first step toward possible mandatory jabs for all adults.
As the German parliament votes through a vaccine mandate for medical and care workers, the new Health Minister has clarified that people who avoid compulsory Covid jabs will face fines rather than prison sentences.
With a pandemic crisis meeting and debut appearances in Paris and Brussels, Germany's new Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his team hit the ground running on their first day in office Thursday.
The German Standing Vaccines Commission (STIKO) has provisionally recommended that five to 11-year-old children with pre-existing conditions be given Covid shots - though healthy children should also be able to get vaccinated.
Just a week has passed since Germany tightened Covid measures nationwide in a bid to get a grip on the fourth wave. Now another round of talks are being held by new Chancellor Olaf Scholz and state leaders. What can we expect?
With early signs suggesting that a booster jab offers better protection against Omicron, Germany's new Health Minister has hinted that future '2G' venues could be solely for people who have had an additional jab in the future.
Health experts and politicians had hoped the pandemic would come to an end in Germany by Easter 2022. But the new Omicron variant may complicate matters, says virologist Christian Drosten.
In a press conference held after the signing of the new government's coalition agreement in Berlin, incoming Chancellor Olaf Scholz slammed 'threatening' protests against Covid restrictions and vaccinations.
Germany's 7-day incidence of Covid infections is falling, sparking hope. But experts say health officials are struggling to report all cases, suggesting the downwards trend may be artificial.
The new German government is set to bring in its partial vaccine mandate for health workers and carers in March next year, according to a draft law that's due to be voted on this week.
With the worsening Covid-19 situation across Europe and the spread of the new Omicron variant, the UK has announced yet more new testing rules for arrivals. Here's what you need to know about the new requirement for pre-departure tests.
After a few months of respite for Berlin's famous clubs, the city state is to reintroduce its famous dancing ban - through nightlife will remain open, at least for the time being.
Germany's outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed her support for mandatory Covid jabs as federal and state leaders agree to put the move to a vote in parliament.
