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Contact restrictions only come after Christmas. From December 28th, only up to ten vaccinated or convalescent people will be allowed to meet. Dance events are prohibited, there will be no fireworks again. A little corona-free contemplation is only allowed for Christmas. Chancellor Scholz wants to present himself as a sensitive doer in the face of the upcoming fifth wave. Go to Article (SZ Plus)
Ethics Council recommends mandatory vaccination. In February, the committee had spoken out against it. Even now there is no agreement on the extent of a possible obligation: Some members are in favor of a general rule for all adults, others consider it more appropriate to introduce compulsory vaccination only for those who are particularly at risk of developing Covid-19. Go to Article
Nationwide incidence drops below 300. The Robert Koch Institute registered 45,659 new infections and an incidence of 289. The value was last below 300 in mid-November. 510 people die. Corona news from Germany
Biden wants to distribute half a billion self-tests. Omikron is rolling over the USA at a rapid pace. But the president is running out of funds, and the vaccinations are not making good progress either. From January onwards, tests can be ordered free of charge at home. Go to Article (SZ Plus)
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EXCLUSIVE Economists warn of price bubbles in the housing market. In more and more regions in Germany there are “speculative exaggerations” in the price development for building land, houses and condominiums, reports the German Institute for Economic Research. In metropolises and other large cities, “larger price corrections are possible in the next few years,” says the study. Economists believe it is possible that real estate will become cheaper again – perhaps even significantly. Go to Article (SZ Plus)
Already in January there was a draft law against advertising bans in abortion law. Justice Minister Buschmann does not want to wait any longer to end what he sees as “absurd” regulation. So far, doctors have made themselves liable to prosecution if they openly provide information about abortion. The transsexual law is to be reformed just as quickly. Go to Article
EXCLUSIVE Soccer: Europe and South America are planning “new world championships”. Brazil, Argentina and Co. should play in the Nations League of Uefa from 2024. The football associations of both continents want to torpedo the plan of Fifa President Infantino to hold the World Cup every two years. To the article (SZ Plus)
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Love and Peace, Commander! Another “First Dog” has moved into the White House – again a German Shepherd and again an animal with a meaningful winner’s name. He already shows good leadership qualities. Go to Article