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For the Germans, this fifth wave, the most violent since the start of the epidemic, comes at the time of a wavering at the head of the country. Laurent Desbonnets, journalist at France Télévisions, takes stock of the situation.
Germans face the most violent wave since the start of the Covid-19 epidemic. At the same time that Olaf Scholz continues to negotiate his coalition. “This is really the worst moment with a wavering at the head of the state and the authorities. Angela Merkel is only responsible for dealing with current affairs. Consequence: no strong decision is taken and each region do what she wants “, explains Laurent Desbonnets, France Télévisions correspondent in Germany
The city of Cologne has decided to open its carnival with thousands of people. “They celebrated with very few barrier gestures. In other regions such as Saxony, but also in Berlin, restrictions are coming into force for the unvaccinated. They no longer have access to public places like restaurants even if they test negative “, adds the journalist.
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