Judith Mischke
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Past articles by Judith:
Holy smokes! Germany set to ban cinema, outdoor tobacco ads
After years of wrangling, Berlin is finally expected to move in line with the rest of Europe. → Read More
Germany agrees further easing of lockdown measures
Merkel urges caution as gradual loosening continues. → Read More
German ‘corona presidency’ plan pivots to crisis management
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the German presidency of the Council of the EU. → Read More
The promise and perils of Europe’s plan for antibody testing – POLITICO
Antibody tests may not be the answer Europe is looking for, but they are still useful. → Read More
Angela Merkel: Coronavirus ‘biggest test’ yet for EU
‘Germany is only doing well if Europe is doing well,’ the chancellor said. → Read More
Austria seeks to be first EU country to lift lockdown measuress after Easter
Non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen under strict hygiene measures starting on April 14. → Read More
Authorities’ shifting advice on face masks adds to confusion in coronavirus crisis – POLITICO
Mixed messages over the issue raised doubts over governments’ handling of the crisis. → Read More
Angela Merkel’s first coronavirus test result is negative – POLITICO
The German chancellor will undergo additional testing in the next few days. → Read More
German state of Bavaria heads for full coronavirus lockdown
From midnight, Bavarians will not be permitted to leave their homes without good reason. → Read More
Merkel expects two-thirds of Germans will get coronavirus
Chancellor says priority is to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. → Read More
Von der Leyen admits ‘mistakes’ in contracting scandal but stands her ground
EU Commission chief expresses regret over controversial hiring practices during her time as German defense minister. → Read More
German conservatives to start search for new leader next week
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s handpicked successor announced earlier this week she was stepping down. → Read More
Merkel heir Kramp-Karrenbauer to step down as CDU leader
She plans to step down as CDU leader and will not run for the chancellery. → Read More
Big powers pledge not to fight each other over Libya
At international talks in Berlin, Merkel and Guterres lay groundwork for truce in long-running civil war. → Read More
German police investigate report of bullet holes at black MP’s office – POLITICO
Europe minister condemns ‘far-right terrorism’ and says country must ensure ‘protection and safety.’ → Read More
Trump’s German envoy blasts Europe over Iran – POLITICO
Berlin meanwhile indicated that Tehran may have taken ‘first step to the end’ of Iran nuclear deal. → Read More
Germany’s Jens Spahn challenges Europe to walk the walk – POLITICO
Up-and-coming German health minister urges his CDU colleague to upend the way Brussels works. → Read More
Merkel says ‘rights and freedoms’ of Hong Kong must be protected
The German chancellor is currently on a three-day visit to China. → Read More
Youth wing of Flemish party offers to sell Wallonia to Trump for €1
US president can’t get his hands on Greenland, but what about southern Belgium? → Read More
Merkel: ‘Truly united Europe’ includes Western Balkans
German chancellor reaffirms commitment to EU enlargement. → Read More