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Delta variant: how worried should Germany be about a new wave of cases?

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:51:19 +0200

In the United Kingdom, the rapid spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus has caused a new spike in cases, leading the UK government to push back the day on which it ends its pandemic restrictions. Does Germany also risk being caught out by the more infectious variant?

Germans sceptical of Brexit deadline delay

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:41:25 +0200

Another Brexit extension has been given to the UK, but the German public remains skeptical as to whether the new deadline will lead to any genuine change.

OPINION: Why Germany struggles to understand the issues at heart of Brexit

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:15:50 +0100

Britain's stubborn, uncompromising political culture favours small victories over compromise. In Germany, where coalition-building is the norm, Brexit bewilderment remains strong, writes Jon Worth.

Why is German public reluctant to back UK over ‘Russian’ nerve agent attack?

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:17:12 +0200

While the German government has publicly backed Great Britain in the Sergei Skripal affair, the public are less willing to blame Russia for the attack. We spoke to experts to find out why.

Britain reassures Merkel it will be 'strong partner' after Brexit

Mon, 29 May 2017 19:13:56 +0200

Britain on Monday said it would be a "strong partner" to Germany in response to comments by German Chancellor Angela Merkel about Britain and the United States no longer being reliable allies.

Thousands of Berliners, Brits march in anti-Brexit protest

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 16:44:51 +0100

On the 60th anniversary of the start of the European Union, at least 3,500 demonstrators in Berlin joined an international protest to show their opposition to the UK leaving its member states behind.

Four-fifths of Germans want Brits to stay in EU

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:29:01 +0200

Germans were the most positive of five European countries surveyed about Britain staying in the EU, with almost four in five hoping Brexit will never happen, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Germans learn to give right royal welcome

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:17:25 +0200

Four German contestants have won the chance to meet Queen Elizabeth II when she comes to Berlin next week. On Thursday the British ambassador taught them the dos and don’ts of meeting Her Maj.

Germans quiz UK envoy on Berlin spy reports

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 17:15:00 +0100

Britain's ambassador in Berlin was summoned to the German foreign ministry on Tuesday and reminded that spying from embassies is illegal after reports that the embassy was home to a spying operation.

British embassy in Berlin 'includes a spy centre'

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:34:00 +0100

The British embassy in Berlin has been pushed to the centre of the rolling international spying scandal, after a UK paper said it had information the building was being used as a spy centre.

Mesut Özil: Germany's €50-million footballer

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 14:40:00 +0200

His last-minute deal on transfer deadline day shocked British football and made him Germany’s most expensive footballer. It also made Mesut Özil our German of the Week.

Deutsche Telekom 'weak link' for UK spies

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:28:00 +0200

British secret services have been tapping into German telecommunication cables, giving them wider access to internet connections across Germany than previously thought, a newspaper reported on Wednesday night.

German footie fans bid for Wembley CL tickets

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:55:00 +0200

More than three quarters of a million Germans are making moves to go to London to see Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley on May 25.

Merkel and Cameron struggle to show unity

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:42:00 +0100

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister David Cameron were at pains on Friday to stress unity on tackling the debt crisis but differed sharply on strategic points.