Bojan Pancevski
Journalist, Author, Germany Correspondent for the @WSJ. Private acc. Tweeting from & about Europe. Get in touch: bojan.pancevskiATwsj.com Open DM
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“Whatever criticisms you may have about Chinese “state capitalism”, you cannot say it hasn’t worked, even if you strongly disagree with how Beijing has done it.” A clear-eyed piece by @RayDalio
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How Pfizer Partner BioNTech Became a Leader in Coronavirus Vaccine Race
German biotech BioNTech SE worked on cancer treatments, and was developing an influenza vaccine with Pfizer Inc., when its founder, Ugur Sahin, led the company’s pivot to the coronavirus in January.
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How a Little-known German Biotech Firm Founded by the Children of Turkish Immigrants Became a Leader in Global #Coronavirus Vaccine Race. My report via @WSJ
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German Authorities Probe Tourist’s Killing as Possible Islamist Terrorist Attack
German authorities are treating the killing of a tourist earlier this month as a possible act of terror after they detained an Islamic State supporter as their prime suspect, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Pfizer, BioNTech Race to Meet Global Covid-19 Vaccine Needs
Both companies said they are confident they will be able to deliver all the doses they have already agreed to provide to governments, including the U.S. and the European Union.
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Not everyone will get a #coronavirus vaccine quickly. “There are gigantic amounts of vaccine doses that need to be supplied to the people, and this is a huge task which will take time.”
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Pfizer Could Apply for Emergency Use of Covid-19 Vaccine by Late November
Drug giant Pfizer said it could be ready to apply for emergency-use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine by late November, assuming it receives positive efficacy and safety data from late-stage human trials.
Wie Deutschland Antisemitismus mitfinanziert
Palästinensische Kinder lernen in Büchern – mitbezahlt von Deutschland –, Juden zu hassen. Eine Studie soll Abhilfe schaffen. Doch es gab eine schwere Panne.
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Wie Deutschland Antisemitismus mitfinanziert: Palästinensische Kinder lernen in Büchern – mitbezahlt von Deutschland – Juden zu hassen. Eine Deutsche Studie soll Abhilfe schaffen. Doch es gab eine schwere Panne.
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Sweden Tries to Isolate Covid-19 Cases Without a Lockdown as Infections Surge
Sweden, almost alone in Europe in rejecting a broad lockdown this undefinedspring, has introduced new guidelines to curb a surge in coronavirus infections but is sticking to its largely voluntary approach.
France’s Emmanuel Macron Targets ‘Islamic Separatism’ With Proposed Law
French President Emmanuel Macron introduced plans to outlaw what he called “Islamic separatism” in communities where he said religious laws are taking precedence over civil ones.
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Bojan Pancevski
France’s @EmmanuelMacron introduced plans to outlaw what he called “Islamic separatism” in communities where he said religious laws are taking precedence
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As Coronavirus Rebounds, Europe Rejects New Lockdowns
As a second wave of coronavirus infections gathers momentum across Europe, the continent’s governments are determined to avoid large-scale lockdowns and instead seek less disruptive ways to live with the new disease.
How a Russian Gas Pipeline Is Driving a Wedge Between the U.S. and Its Allies
The Nord Stream 2 undersea gas-transport project is a bone of contention with Washington, which fears it will make Germany too reliant on Moscow. “Angela, you got to stop buying gas from Putin.”
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Bojan Pancevski
Lots of talk about #NordStream2 including some fanciful, ill-informed assumptions about what #Merkel thinks and what the current govt could do. Here’s all you need to know
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Germany Boosts Investment in Covid-19 Vaccine Research
The German government said it would pour €750 million in grants into three local companies developing coronavirus vaccines, bringing the nation’s total bet on such research to more than €1 billion, as nations race to develop an inoculant that would...
Serbia, Kosovo Agree to Normalize Economic Relations
The two Balkan nations are working to resolve a decadeslong dispute that once prompted a U.S. military intervention in the region.
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Serbia & Kosovo, two quarreling Balkan nations, agreed to normalize economic relations. Officials from both countries said the implementation could depend on whether Trump gets reelected. With @rebeccaballhaus via @WSJ
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China’s Diplomatic Offensive in Europe Yields Meager Results
A Chinese diplomatic offensive to improve ties with Europe and counter U.S. influence has failed to yield clear gains so far.
Schools in Europe Reopen With Little Debate—but More Masks and Distancing
European countries are pushing ahead with reopening schools despite an uptick in coronavirus cases and new studies suggesting children could be more susceptible to the disease than originally thought.
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Most European authorities are reopening schools, admitting it was a mistake to keep them closed for so long & determined not to have blanket closures again even as #coronavirus infections are on the rise. Our report via @WSJ
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The reopening of schools in Europe is supported by teachers’ unions, as well as many parents. There’s no evidence that young children are driving the epidemic and there’ve been no school-related outbreaks in day-care centers and elementary schools wsj.com/articles/schoo… pic.twitter.com/lnfxHPGRiM
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“School closures are only effective if we want to damage our children,” said Prof. Wieland Kiess. He coordinated a study that showed isolation at home is damaging the mental health of children, especially those from poorer families.
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How Angela Merkel’s Change of Heart Drove Historic EU Rescue Plan
The German chancellor, swayed from her long opposition to handouts, pushed through the European Union’s agreement to offer €750 billion to help members counter the coronavirus’s economic devastation.
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#EU's historic move to boost members with common borrowing was made possible by Angela #Merkel's Damascene conversion (helped by @EmmanuelMacron @OlafScholz etc). This is the inside story of how it happened: wsj.com/articles/angel… via @WSJ
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Pope 'pained' by Hagia Sophia mosque decision
The Pope is the latest faith leader to voice concern at the Istanbul museum reverting to a mosque.
Balkan Countries Thought They Had Beaten Back Coronavirus. Now Infections Are Rampant.
Coronavirus infections are surging in southeastern Europe and some other regions that had initially managed to curb the pandemic, and some governments are facing protests as they restore confinement measures.
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Balkan govts flattened the curve with early lockdowns. Croatia even had no new cases for a while. Then came election campaigns, and authorities quickly reopened everything including potentially super-spreading mass events. My @wsj report
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WSJ News Exclusive | German Biotech Sees Its Coronavirus Vaccine Ready for Approval by December
BioNTech, which has partnered with Pfizer to develop a coronavirus vaccine, is confident it will be ready to seek regulatory approval by the end of the year, its chief executive said.
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German Biotech Firm Sees Its 'Coronavirus Vaccine Ready for Approval by December.
But @BioNTech_Group CEO warns it could still take a decade to fight back virus that has now infected millions, despite global efforts and rapid progress wsj.com/articles/germa… via @WSJ
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Artists and Writers Warn of an ‘Intolerant Climate.’ Reaction Is Swift.
An open letter published by Harper’s, signed by luminaries including Margaret Atwood and Wynton Marsalis, argued for openness to “opposing views.” The debate began immediately.
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The @nytimes writes up the letter warning against erosion of free speech that cited the firing of their own editorial page editor as a prime example of it. And they sought but did not get a comment from their own spokesperson
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China forces birth control on Uighurs to suppress population
The Chinese government is taking draconian measures to slash birth rates among Uighurs and other minorities as part of a sweeping campaign to curb its Muslim population, even as it encourages some...
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#China's government is taking draconian measures to slash birth rates among #Uighurs and other minorities as part of a sweeping campaign to curb its Muslim population, including forced intrauterine devices, sterilization and even abortion, @AP reports
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