2020-07-13 |
Economic measures |
The Corona aid programme "Neustart Kultur" of the Federal Government is launched. This aid programme... |
Deutschland.de |
2020-07-08 |
Economic measures |
Small and medium-sized companies that had to cease or severely restrict their business operations in... |
Federal office of Finance |
2020-07-06 |
Partial lockdown |
A German court has ended a lockdown imposed to tackle a coronavirus outbreak in two districts of Nor... |
BBC |
2020-07-03 |
Economic measures |
The Bundestag has adopted the economic stimulus and future development package launched by the Feder... |
Deutschland.de |
2020-07-02 |
Visa restrictions |
From 2 July 2020, unrestricted travel to Germany is once again possible from the following third cou... |
Federal Foreign Office |
2020-07-01 |
Economic measures |
The Bundestag and Bundesrat have approved the reduction in value-added tax and other fiscal aid init... |
Deutschland.de |
2020-06-30 |
Economic measures |
Second law to implement tax relief measures to deal with the corona crisis... |
Federal office of Finance |
2020-06-29 |
Economic measures |
The Bundestag has approved the child bonus of 300 euros for each child, which was initiated by the F... |
Deutschland.de |
2020-06-25 |
Economic measures |
500 million euros are available for the federal programme "Securing training places". This year and ... |
Deutschland.de |
2020-06-24 |
Partial lockdown |
After the massive corona outbreak in a meat processing plant in Tönnies, public life is again restr... |
Deutschland.de |
2020-06-21 |
Border checks |
Lifted for Spain (flights)... |
Federal Government |
2020-06-21 |
Visa restrictions |
The temporary entry restrictions for travellers from other EU countries, states associated with Sche... |
Federal Foreign Office |
2020-06-18 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Program to speed up vaccine development with up to 750 mio. EUR... |
Federal Government |
2020-06-17 |
Awareness campaigns |
Reminder that hygiene and distancing rules still apply... |
Federal Government |
2020-06-16 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Launch of Corona tracking app... |
Federal Government |
2020-06-15 |
General recommendations |
Global travel warning lifted in EU and substituted by regional or national warnings... |
Federal Foreign Office |
2020-06-15 |
Border closure |
Borders open for all persons arriving from Schengen countries ... |
Federal Government |
2020-06-15 |
Border checks |
Lifted for Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy (flights), France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland and ... |
Federal Government |
2020-06-15 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Isolation requirement lifted in combination with border check suspension... |
Federal Government |
2020-06-12 |
Economic measures |
Additional economic measures launched: deadlines and maximum limits for various measures for individ... |
Ministry of Finance |
2020-06-03 |
Economic measures |
Economic package: reduction of VAT from 19 to 16%; until December 2020... |
Government |
2020-06-03 |
Strengthening the public health system |
750 mio. EUR for COVID-19 vaccine development... |
Government |
2020-06-02 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Pubs allowed to reopen... |
Government |
2020-06-02 |
Strengthening the public health system |
The digital sick certificate has expired, not in-person GP visits necessary again... |
Government |
2020-06-01 |
Economic measures |
Additional economic support for PPE producers... |
Ministry of Economics |
2020-05-30 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Fitness studios allowed to reopen... |
Government |
2020-05-30 |
Limit public gatherings |
Religious masses allowed to be resumed... |
Government |
2020-05-30 |
Limit public gatherings |
Sports outdoors for up to 10 persons allowed again... |
Government |
2020-05-30 |
Awareness campaigns |
Minister of Health calls for not postponing health check-ups... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-05-27 |
Testing policy |
The insurance institutions now also need to pay for tests even if persons don't show symptoms... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-05-25 |
Limit public gatherings |
PE again allowed in schools, under restrictions... |
Thuringia government |
2020-05-23 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Hygiene regulations for cultural institutions defined... |
Government |
2020-05-22 |
Economic measures |
Economic support programme to cultural instiutions "NEUSTART" doubled in volume... |
Government |
2020-05-20 |
Economic measures |
Extension: the economic support to parents that can still not pursue their work... |
Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs |
2020-05-18 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Non-essential health services gradually increased again... |
Thuringia government |
2020-05-15 |
Border closure |
Border crossing to Austria and Switzerland are still only allowed for "essential reasons", though it... |
Federal Government |
2020-05-15 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
All cross-country transport resumed again... |
Federal Government |
2020-05-15 |
Border checks |
Border checks to Luxembourg suspended... |
Federal Government |
2020-05-15 |
Schools closure |
Federal government and the states are investing 500 and 50 mio. EUR respectively for the development... |
The Federal Government |
2020-05-15 |
Awareness campaigns |
Development of webpage with information around fake news and false information to combat misinformat... |
The Federal Government |
2020-05-15 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Hotels and restaurants may reopen... |
Thuringia government |
2020-05-14 |
Economic measures |
Short term work allowances to be increased over time of person receiving them... |
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs |
2020-05-13 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Visits under strict measures and conditions allowed again in social care institutions... |
Thuringia government |
2020-05-05 |
Border checks |
Extension until the 15th May: Border checks with Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Denmark a... |
Federal Government |
2020-05-05 |
Border closure |
Extension until the 15th May: The limited reasons for entering Germany are still applicable... |
Federal Government |
2020-05-04 |
Limit public gatherings |
Hairdressers allowed to reopen under strict hygiene restrictions... |
Federal Government |
2020-05-04 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Museums, exhibitions, botanical gardens, zoos and playgrounds opening again... |
Federal Government |
2020-05-04 |
Schools closure |
Step-wise uptake of school, starting with final school years and those relevant for attainment of qu... |
Federal Government |
2020-05-04 |
Public services closure |
Hairdressers allowed to reopen under strict hygiene restrictions... |
Federal Government |
2020-05-03 |
Limit public gatherings |
Public gatherings allowed with 30 persons indoors and 50 outdoors max... |
Thuringia government |
2020-05-02 |
Amendments to funeral and burial regulations |
Funerals may only be attended by closest family members... |
Thuringia government |
2020-04-30 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Some special cases are again consulted in-person in job centres and labour agencies... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-30 |
Economic measures |
Up to 5,4 Millionen Euro for orchestras and ensembles, per case a max. of 200 000 EUR... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-29 |
General recommendations |
Extension until 14th June: recommendation against traveling abroad anywhere... |
Federal Foreign Office |
2020-04-29 |
Economic measures |
Competition laws are being amended: control deadlines for fusion controls delayed; interest for cart... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-29 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Face masks, next to national guidelines, also mandatory on weekday markets... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-29 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Face masks, next to national guidelines, also mandatory on weekday markets... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-29 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Face masks, next to national guidelines, also mandatory in pharmacies and at GPs ... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-29 |
Awareness campaigns |
Warn-App NINA now also covering COVID-19 information... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-29 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Federal government can mandate health insurers to pay for corona testing, now also in cases where th... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-29 |
Testing policy |
Increased testing in elderly homes... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-28 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Gradual reopening of normal healthcare processes and services... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-27 |
Economic measures |
550mio EUR from federal level and state of Hessen for airline company Condor... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-23 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Hygiene standards for offices established... |
Government |
2020-04-23 |
Economic measures |
Small companies receive additional support with reduced tax payments for 2020 and possible re-paymen... |
Government |
2020-04-23 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Corona labour task force implemented... |
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs |
2020-04-22 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Clinical trial for vaccine started... |
Government |
2020-04-22 |
Economic measures |
Minimum wages across essential sectors, including healthcare strengthened... |
Government |
2020-04-22 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
All states introduced a mandatory face mask rule for public transport... |
Government |
2020-04-21 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Taskforce established to decide on additional support to hospitals... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-04-20 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Stores with less than 800 m2 can re-open; irrespective of size, also car dealers, bike shops, and bo... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-18 |
Economic measures |
Guarantee program initiated for the agricultural sector... |
Government |
2020-04-17 |
Border closure |
Borders crossings at Remich und Bollendorf were reopened (17th April); Tintesmühle/Dahlem; Gemünd;... |
Government of Luxembourg |
2020-04-16 |
Economic measures |
The federal government is working with credit insurers to set up a protective shield in the amount o... |
Ministry of Finance |
2020-04-16 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Universal labour protection standards established... |
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs |
2020-04-15 |
Military deployment |
Military supports the staff in elderly homes since mid-April... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-15 |
Economic measures |
"KfW-Schnellkredit 2020" for SMEs, to further ease access to loans... |
Government |
2020-04-15 |
General recommendations |
Extension: recommendation against any touristic travels abroad until at least 3rd May... |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
2020-04-15 |
Partial lockdown |
Extension until 3rd May: partial lock-down and physical distancing... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-15 |
Schools closure |
Special children care made available for more sector and jobs... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-15 |
Public services closure |
Stores with less than 800 m2 can re-open; irrespective of size, also car dealers, bike shops, and bo... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-15 |
Limit public gatherings |
Extension until at least end of August: of large scale events... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-15 |
Border closure |
Extension until 4th May: all borders... |
Ministry of the Interior |
2020-04-15 |
Border checks |
Extension until 4th May: all borders... |
Ministry of the Interior |
2020-04-15 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Various national efforts in promoting data availability, research progress for vaccines and the supp... |
Ministry of the Interior |
2020-04-15 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Strengthening of safety measures in care institutions, elderly homes and institutions that care for ... |
Government |
2020-04-10 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Mandatory quarantine for 14 days for all persons arriving in Germany to their residency (exemptions ... |
Ministry of the Interior - Czech Republic |
2020-04-10 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
Mandatory quarantine for 14 days for all persons arriving in Germany to their residency (exemptions ... |
Ministry of the Interior - Czech Republic |
2020-04-09 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
For all persons arriving from abroad for 14 days... |
Thuringia government |
2020-04-09 |
Economic measures |
For cultural events a special agreement found where booked tickets are converted into vouchers... |
Government |
2020-04-09 |
Visa restrictions |
No legal consequences of overstaying visa period until 30th June... |
Ministry of the Interior |
2020-04-09 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Task-force for the national and European production of PPEs established... |
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy |
2020-04-08 |
Economic measures |
Special support for university students and university employees... |
Government |
2020-04-07 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Launch of smart app to help monitor the spread of COVID-19 and analyse whether measures to contain t... |
Reuters |
2020-04-07 |
General recommendations |
Recommendations to plan Easter shopping well, to limit public gatherings... |
Government |
2020-04-06 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Mandatory reporting of capacities in ICU beds from all health facilities... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-04-06 |
Economic measures |
Agreement with the Netherlands established to avoid double-taxation... |
Federal Ministry for Finances |
2020-04-03 |
Economic measures |
Bonus payments to employees working during the crisis time are tax free until 1.500 EUR... |
Ministry of Finances |
2020-04-03 |
Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival |
Seasonal agricultural workers exempted from border closure, under certain measures, including underg... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-03 |
Military deployment |
Additional 15 000 military personnel deployed... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-02 |
Economic measures |
All travel, flights and events tickets bought before 8th March are to be refunded through vouchers r... |
Federal Government |
2020-04-01 |
Economic measures |
2bn. EUR package specifically for start-ups... |
Ministry of Finances |
2020-03-30 |
General recommendations |
Recommendation against travels abroad for touristic purposes... |
The Federal Government |
2020-03-30 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Supporting social service providers for their economic losses, and calling on them to support the CO... |
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs |
2020-03-30 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Task-force for the procurement of essential equipment, particularly PPE established... |
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy |
2020-03-30 |
Economic measures |
SMEs are allowed to utilize professional advisors for the economic impacts and costs of up to 4000EU... |
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy |
2020-03-27 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
All non-essential businesses and services closed ... |
Thuringia government |
2020-03-27 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
14 days for people returning from high risk areas (defined as by RKI with 1 confirmed case)... |
Thuringia government |
2020-03-27 |
Economic measures |
The government, based on EU regulations, opened the possibility to use state guarantees for exports ... |
Ministry of Finances |
2020-03-26 |
Economic measures |
Website for local stores to sell and distribute their products online established... |
Thuringia government |
2020-03-25 |
Economic measures |
Financial packages for hospitals and service providers in health have been drafted to cover their cu... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-03-25 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Financial packages for hospitals and service providers in health have been drafted to cover their cu... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-03-25 |
Border closure |
Seasonal workers and harvesters are banned from entering the country... |
Ministry for the Interior, Building and Community |
2020-03-25 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Changes to the functioning of the German parliament to allow quicker response... |
German Bundestag |
2020-03-23 |
Strengthening the public health system |
3.5 billion for the procurement of additional protective equipment; 55 billion for the national pand... |
Ministry for Finances |
2020-03-23 |
Economic measures |
Families are being supported financially, if they have income cuts due to closure of children day ca... |
Ministry for Finances |
2020-03-22 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Restaurants are being closed, delivery still possible... |
Government |
2020-03-22 |
Public services closure |
Restaurants are being closed, delivery still possible... |
Government |
2020-03-22 |
Limit public gatherings |
Movement in public spaces is limited to two persons; or people co-living... |
Government |
2020-03-22 |
Partial lockdown |
Only essential trips, including for work are still allowed and with more stringent public movement r... |
Government |
2020-03-21 |
Partial lockdown |
Freiburg started, with ongoing discussions on federal level, a partial lock-down... |
Tagesschau |
2020-03-19 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Additional hygiene measures for grocery stores and delivery services defined... |
Thuringia government |
2020-03-19 |
Changes in prison-related policies |
Release of prisoners in the three states... |
Global Detention Project |
2020-03-16 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
All non essential public services are being close... |
Ministry of the Interior |
2020-03-16 |
Strengthening the public health system |
all non-essential surgeries in hospitals will be postponed indefinitely starting 16 March... |
Government |
2020-03-16 |
Border closure |
closure of borders with France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Denmark for all non-citizens and people not... |
Tagesschau |
2020-03-16 |
Schools closure |
state-based school and nursery closure in 12 states (as of 16/03), implementation dates vary but for... |
Deutschlandfunk |
2020-03-16 |
Public services closure |
All non essential public services are being close... |
Ministry of the Interior |
2020-03-16 |
State of emergency declared |
State of emergency declared... |
Bavarian Ministry of the Interior, Sports and Integration |
2020-03-15 |
Economic measures |
Announcement of a government aid programm with a tax relief components including tax deferrals, susp... |
Government |
2020-03-14 |
Limit public gatherings |
All events with more than 50 persons are banned... |
Ministry of the Interior |
2020-03-12 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Service counters of finance bureau closed... |
Thuringia government |
2020-03-12 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
travelers arriving from Austria, Italy and Switzerland are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-03-12 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
travelers arriving from Austria, Italy and Switzerland are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-03-11 |
Strengthening the public health system |
special funding for research on coronavirus (145 mio €)... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-03-10 |
Limit public gatherings |
all gatherings over 1.000 members are cancelled... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-03-10 |
Border checks |
intensification of border controls, particularly of Southern borders... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-03-10 |
Economic measures |
suspension on the usual ban of commercial road traffic on Sundays and partial suspension of Sunday w... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-03-04 |
Limit product imports/exports |
export ban for medical protection gear such as masks and gloves... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-02-29 |
Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival |
passengers arriving from China, South Korea, Japan, Italy and Iran have to announce their health sta... |
Ministry of Health |
2020-02-06 |
Awareness campaigns |
health campaign... |
Government |
1970-01-01 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Hackathon on innovative solutions with financial support by federal ministry on promising models... |
Federal Government |
1970-01-01 |
General recommendations |
Against all travel within Germany unless essential, even for visits of relatives... |
Ministry of the Interior |
1970-01-01 |
Economic measures |
Economic package developed complementary to federal efforts and with funding packages for specific s... |
Thuringia government |
1970-01-01 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Digitalisation tool for contact of public administration with the public developed; deployed end of ... |
Federal Government |
1970-01-01 |
Economic measures |
In addition to the federal government’s fiscal package, many state governments (Länder) have anno... |
International Monetary Fund |