Germany and Spain look to limit Christmas gatherings as Macron set to unveil tough post-lockdown restrictions
France is to announce an only limited easing of its strict nationwide lockdown and Germany and Spain have announced restrictions on Christmas and new year gatherings as European governments act to prevent Covid cases multiplying over the holiday period.
Germany’s 16 federal states are likely to approve gatherings of a maximum of 10 people during the festive season, according to a draft proposal due to be discussed on Wednesday by state premiers and the country’s chancellor, Angela Merkel.
