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And if Germany’s Greens are in government after the federal election, they will be inclined to help him.
The British government has been commendably muted on the behaviour of von der Leyen and other politicians.
The suspension of the vaccine will lead to more problems in areas that are already struggling with their roll outs.
Some leaders realise the seriousness of the problem. Merkel’s spokesman has pleaded with Germans to take the “safe and highly effective” jab.
The first in a five-part ConHome series this week on the future of the United Kingdom.
Perhaps the answer is bound up with China – and our inability to focus on more than a single problem at once.
Both countries have had difficulties accelerating the speed at which they vaccinate. So what factors have been to blame?
Part-closed borders, an unresolved Brexit negotiation, a new strain of Covid – the interplay between these is perilous and Parliament should be recalled.
Creating temporary arrangements around fishing and other areas may not be ideal, but it is a better option than the prospect of no deal.
After the beheading of Samuel Paty, there are huge questions for the president as to how he can prevent such an atrocious crime again.
Splashing taxpayers’ cash is the President’s only reliable option. The Prime Minister has other tools at his disposal.