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German conservatives float mandatory vaccination for over-50s

Germany’s opposition conservatives are proposing to only require vaccination of people over 50, instead of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s plan to require all adults to get the jab.

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Fact check: Could Germany legally introduce compulsory vaccination?

The increasingly serious Covid situation in Germany has provoked discussion on the topic of mandatory vaccinations - but some critics say compulsory jabs would go against the constitution. We take a look at the facts.

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German Health Minister predicts 90 percent of people who want vaccine will have one by mid-July

Health Minister Jens Spahn says Germany is on track to offer nine out of 10 adults who are willing to be vaccinated a shot by mid-July.

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Reader Question: Can I travel between the UK and Germany if I'm vaccinated?

Due to the discovery of a new Indian variant in Britain, the UK is currently classed as 'risk area' for Covid-19. But can people still travel between Germany and the UK if they're fully vaccinated?