Prognosis
Merkel Proposes Tougher Curbs Before Talks to Extend Shutdown
- German chancellor wants further reduction in retail customers
- Partial shutdown expected to remain necessary into next year
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is proposing a further tightening of the country’s coronavirus restrictions, setting the stage for another tense round of discussions with the country’s state premiers who favor more lenient measures.
Merkel will hold talks with the 16 regional leaders from 2 p.m. in Berlin, when they’re expected to agree on an extension of the country’s partial shutdown until at least Dec. 20.