The Local Germany https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Germans set to choose Merkel successor next September 26th The German government on Wednesday agreed on September 26th next year for the general election to choose a successor to Chancellor Angela Merkel, a government spokeswoman said. https://www.thelocal.de/20201125/germans-set-to-choose-merkel-successor-next-september-26th Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:52:46 +0100 germans-set-to-choose-merkel-successor-next-september-26th Should Germany opt for a coronavirus 'traffic light warning' system? Bavarian state premier Markus Söder has proposed a nationwide coronavirus 'traffic light system' that will help authorities keep on top of the situation, and show people which areas are 'safe'. https://www.thelocal.de/20200928/germany-needs-coronavirus-traffic-light-warning-system-says-bavarian-leader Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:25:52 +0200 germany-needs-coronavirus-traffic-light-warning-system-says-bavarian-leader