emergency brake

German Cabinet agrees ’emergency brake’ to fight virus’ third wave

German Cabinet agrees ’emergency brake’ to fight virus’ third wave

Germany’s central government tried to reassert its authority in combatting the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday by agreeing on a set of national measures – including night-time curfews – to stem a third wave of infections sweeping the country. Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed the “important, urgent” decision by her Cabinet to approve the legislation, which would […]