Germany’s plan for vaccination mandate losing momentum

Bundestag debate on general mandate unlikely before end of March when Covid-19 cases are forecast to fall

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Germany's plans to introduce a general vaccination mandate this spring are faltering, as a growing number of politicians question if it will find a majority in parliament.

The Bundestag was originally due to debate motions in favour and against mandatory vaccinations this week, after the chancellor, Olaf Scholz, indicated he considers such a step necessary to cope with a possible resurgence of the virus in the next few months.