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Europe scrambles to tighten Covid-19 restrictions amid faltering vaccine rollouts
feature France introduces curfew as Germany considers tougher measures after deaths hit record high
By Joe Evans Published
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How Brexit could help you avoid speeding fines on the continent
Speed Read Britain’s departure from the EU cancelled agreement on motoring offences
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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France’s Covid vaccine rollout flounders amid anti-vax backlash
Under the Radar Just 516 people given Pfizer jab in first week of mass vaccination scheme as doctors face bureaucratic chaos
By Joe Evans Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Sporting peril, boycotting France and farming tomorrow
podcast Will rugby survive a concussion crisis? Why are French goods being recalled across the Arab world? And what’s happening down on the farm?
By The Week Staff Published
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France vs. Germany rift revealed as row over Brexit deal concessions intensifies
Speed Read Conflict between EU power brokers triggered during Michel Barnier’s Covid isolation
By Joe Evans Published
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Is last-minute ‘curveball’ from the EU about to trigger a no-deal Brexit?
Speed Read UK officials claim the bloc’s negotiators are upping demands about state aid
By Joe Evans Published
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Is Emmanuel Macron set to sink Brexit deal with French veto?
Speed Read Diplomats warn EU negotiators not to give too many concessions to win agreement
By Joe Evans Published
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Coronavirus: how European countries are faring with second spikes of Covid-19
In Depth Italy and Spain have recorded highest daily death tolls since spring
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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How France is handling its coronavirus spike
In Depth PM Jean Castex and other ministers are facing legal action over virus policy following record-breaking rise in Covid cases
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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How other countries are extending or ending furlough
Speed Read Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under pressure to follow lead of nations such as Germany to support workers
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Man blows up his house trying to swat a fly
Speed Read And other stories from the stranger side of life
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France squares up to Turkey in the Mediterranean
In Depth Emmanuel Macron to ‘temporarily reinforce’ French military in the region amid escalating row over disputed waters
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Reaction: ‘all travel a risk’ holidaymakers told as European infection rates soar
In Depth Belgium mulling lockdown reintroduction as France and Germany see cases increase
By James Ashford Last updated
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Explained: is it safe to book a holiday in Europe when quarantine rules could change?
Speed Read Government accused of creating ‘sense of panic’ with sudden change in travel advice
By Joe Evans Published
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