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Annalena Baerbock wins Green party nomination for Chancellor of Germany
The 40-year-old party chairwoman and pragmatic green politician becomes first ever female chancellorship candidate of her party, promises to be candidate of change. Continued high support for Green party in polls gives her a real shot as Merkel’s successor. In first interview after nomination, Baerbock advocates for hardliner course against Russia and China.
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STIKO withdraws recommendation of AstraZeneca shot for people under 60
The newest decision of Germany’s top vaccine agency will almost definitely delay the end of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany by months.
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The week in German COVID-19 politics
This week’s inconsistent pandemic management and communications chaos makes priorities of Merkel government painfully obvious. Interests of commerce and employers take precedence over pandemic control.
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Alliance 90/The Greens announce party platform for 2021 elections
Gemany’s second most supported Bündnis 90/Die Grünen Party will run on a bold social and climate agenda including doubling of carbon price, no production of combustion engine vehicles after 2030, 45 % tax for incomes over 100 000 EUR, 24 months of parental leave and flexible working hours. No decision over candidacy for chancellor.
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In the wake of two state elections - Superwahljahr 2021
Greens gain support while CDU takes political damage for corruption affairs and pandemic mismanagement