The ‘Brexit’ continues to be a source of uncertainty for the regional fruit and vegetable sector. On April 1, the United Kingdom’s control measures regarding products imported from other countries will be tightened, with new requirements for phytosanitary certificates and new procedures, a fact that directly affects the Region of Murcia, which exports more than … Read more
04.02.21 | 09:32 Min. | Available until 04.02.2022 We look at the corona mutations worldwide and investigate the question of why we don’t know where they are in Germany. They are more easily transmitted, more difficult to track down, reduce immunity after an infection has passed and make vaccinations less effective. It would be all … Read more
Because of Brazil’s controversial policy, resistance to the Mercosur trade agreement with four South American countries is growing in the EU. Portugal wants to save the treaty during its presidency. By Matthias Reiche, ARD-Studio Brussels The message was clear when Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa presented the priorities of the EU Council Presidency last week: … Read more
Tens of thousands of Russians demonstrated across the country for the release of the imprisoned opposition member Navalny – not without clashes with the police. Almost 2,000 people were arrested, including Navalny’s wife. The Russia-wide demonstrations for the release of the detained Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny have reached the capital. Thousands of people gathered in … Read more
The Chancellor has seldom been as present as in the corona pandemic – and yet the satisfaction of the population with the crisis management is falling. It would help to admit mistakes made. A comment by Kai Küstner, ARD capital studio “Please join in! Don’t let up now!” Health Minister Jens Spahn has also tried … Read more
After a year of the corona crisis, it is becoming clear how much the pandemic is pushing an experienced politician like the Chancellor to the limit. At least politically: The “human factor” suddenly becomes decisive. An analysis by Corinna Emundts, tagesschau.de This virus, yes the pandemic, is one “unreasonable imposition”, said the Chancellor in her … Read more
The mutations of the coronavirus are causing the EU a major headache. National border controls, like at the beginning of the pandemic, were again under discussion to contain them – but the EU members want to keep the borders open. In the fight against the corona pandemic, the 27 EU countries want to further restrict … Read more
In Baden-Württemberg, a man died for the first time after being infected again with the coronavirus. This was confirmed by the State Health Office in Stuttgart at the request of WDR, NDR and SZ. By Florian Flade and Markus Grill, WDR / NDR According to the State Health Office, the 73-year-old man from the Freudenstadt … Read more
The resignation of the Dutch government can only be a start for the victims of the “aid affair”. They sense a step that is particularly effective in the media and urge further clarification. By Ludger Kazmierczak, WDR-Studio Den Haag A “blue letter” from the rounded service, the Dutch tax office, turned Janet Ramesar’s life upside … Read more
Before their meeting, Chancellor Merkel and the country leaders sought advice from experts. Your vote is clear: not only to extend lockdown, but also to tighten it. By Kai Küstner, ARD capital studio Having to make important decisions while flying blind: Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Prime Ministers faced this difficult task when they posted … Read more