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World Leaders Bid their Farewell to Merkel
After 16 years in power, Merkel resigned as chancellor. Here is what world leaders have to say about it, synthesized by Deutsche Welle
Barack Obama: "I was lucky to be her friend"
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Mandatory vaccination from February? "This is a particularly dangerous situation".
According to a document from the Office obtained by Bloomberg, Merkel recommends that people who have not been fully vaccinated be banned from going to restaurants, cinemas and shops that are not necessary.
She also calls for mandatory vaccinations against COVID-19 starting in February 2022.
Mitsotakis – Merkel press conference – Live
Merkel is in Athens
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Merkel admitted her corona related mistake
She said the weakest moment in the fight against the pandemic was the poor protection of nursing homes last winter.
At that time, at least 30.000 people died from coronavirus infection.
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Point # 3
This point "recommends" the way of reporting on the EU to the countries of the Western Balkans. However, Sputnik's interlocutors call this "recommendation" of the EU an instrument of discipline.
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All Change: Merkel’s Departure a Moment to Rethink EU Balkan Policy
Berlin-based analysts and policymakers expect to see a shift in Germany's - and therefore the EU's - approach to the Western Balkans with the end of the Merkel era.
Vučić ends his visit to Dubai: "We will get new drugs to fight coronavirus" PHOTO
Vui thanked Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for visiting the Serbian pavilion.
"Yesterday we had 3.000 visits, Serbia was presented in a good way, through digital technologies," he pointed out.
President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vui, announced new drugs in the fight against coronavirus.
New German Government and Old Bulgarian "bad boy" Borissov
An SPD-led government in Germany has significant potential to sharpen international attention to the problems of corruption in Bulgaria. This could create big issues for former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and his GERB party (EPP), which is trying to find ways to return to power.
Turkey praises Germany’s contribution to betterment of Turkish-EU relations
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Faruk Kaymakcı on Sept. 29 praised Germany's contribution to the advancement of relations between Turkey and the European Union.
Addressing a webinar on Turkish-German relations and prospects for the post-Merkel era, Kaymakcı drew attention to the special ties between the two countries.
Handelsblatt – The three great historical challenges for Germany
Sunday's election is undoubtedly crucial for Germany and for Europe as a whole. Not just because the Merkel era is coming to an end and, objectively, a sense of uncertainty concerning the next government has been created. Not just because of the parallel crisis that the two traditional parties in the country seem to be experiencing.