The German parliament has approved changes to the Infection Protection Law meant to give Berlin more power over the country’s coronavirus restrictions, overruling vocal criticism from opposition parties, who accused Merkel of seeking dictatorial powers, akin to those not seen since World War II in Germany.
The measure would strip state capitals of certain decision-making abilities over measures like restricting private gatherings, closing schools and shops, imposing nighttime curfews and requiring employers to either offer coronavirus tests or ask employees to work from home.
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