Date	|	Description	Link
2020-07-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Corona aid programme "Neustart Kultur" of the Federal Government is launched. This aid programme targets organisations working in the cultural and arts sector.
2020-07-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Small and medium-sized companies that had to cease or severely restrict their business operations in the wake of the corona pandemic can now receive additional liquidity assistance.
2020-07-06		Lockdown: Partial lockdown A German court has ended a lockdown imposed to tackle a coronavirus outbreak in two districts of North Rhine-Westphalia.
2020-07-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Bundestag has adopted the economic stimulus and future development package launched by the Federal Government. It provides for a further 24 billion euros for measures against the economic consequences of the corona pandemic. The money is to be used to secure jobs and prosperity in the long term and to get the economy moving again quickly.
2020-07-02		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions From 2 July 2020, unrestricted travel to Germany is once again possible from the following third countries with low rates of infection: Australia; Georgia; Canada; Montenegro; New Zealand; Thailand; Tunisia; Uruguay. Travel to Germany is also possible from third countries not included in the above list if there are important grounds for doing so.
2020-07-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Bundestag and Bundesrat have approved the reduction in value-added tax and other fiscal aid initiated by the Federal Government. The VAT rates will be reduced from 19 to 16 percent and from seven to five percent. The reduced rates are to apply as early as 1 July and are limited until 31 December 2020.
2020-06-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Second law to implement tax relief measures to deal with the corona crisis
2020-06-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Bundestag has approved the child bonus of 300 euros for each child, which was initiated by the Federal Government, and the Bundesrat has agreed to it. The bonus will be paid in two tranches of 150 euros each in September and October together with the child benefit.
2020-06-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 500 million euros are available for the federal programme "Securing training places". This year and next year, it is to support small and medium-sized enterprises with up to 249 employees in order to cushion the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the training place market.
2020-06-24		Lockdown: Partial lockdown After the massive corona outbreak in a meat processing plant in Tönnies, public life is again restricted in two districts of North Rhine-Westphalia. At midnight, strict regulations again came into force in the district of Gütersloh and the neighbouring district of Warendorf. The restrictions are to last 1 week.
2020-06-21		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions The temporary entry restrictions for travellers from other EU countries, states associated with Schengen (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) and the United Kingdom have been removed entirely since 21 June 2020. Travel to Germany from other EU states, the Schengen area and the United Kingdom has been possible without restriction since then.
2020-06-21		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Lifted for Spain (flights)
2020-06-18		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Program to speed up vaccine development with up to 750 mio. EUR
2020-06-17		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Reminder that hygiene and distancing rules still apply
2020-06-16		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Launch of Corona tracking app
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Lifted for Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy (flights), France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland and Czech Republic
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Borders open for all persons arriving from Schengen countries
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Isolation requirement lifted in combination with border check suspension
2020-06-15		Public health measures: General recommendations Global travel warning lifted in EU and substituted by regional or national warnings
2020-06-12		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional economic measures launched: deadlines and maximum limits for various measures for individuals and companies lifted
2020-06-03		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system 750 mio. EUR for COVID-19 vaccine development
2020-06-03		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system 1bn. EUR for a national stockpile of PPE’s
2020-06-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic package: reduction of VAT from 19 to 16%; until December 2020
2020-06-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Strengthening of municipalities through greater coverage by federal government
2020-06-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 50 bn. EUR into "future package" focused on developing artificial intelligence, quantum technology, hydrogen economy
2020-06-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Family bonus per child of 300 EUR
2020-06-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 7bn EUR in total into the health sector to improve capacities and technological tools
2020-06-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 1bn EUR into Germany’s capacity for medicines development
2020-06-02		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The digital sick certificate has expired, not in-person GP visits necessary again
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Pubs allowed to reopen
2020-06-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional economic support for PPE producers
2020-05-30		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Minister of Health calls for not postponing health check-ups
2020-05-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Sports outdoors for up to 10 persons allowed again
2020-05-30		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Fitness studios allowed to reopen
2020-05-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Religious masses allowed to be resumed
2020-05-27		Public health measures: Testing policy The insurance institutions now also need to pay for tests even if persons don’t show symptoms
2020-05-25		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings PE again allowed in schools, under restrictions
2020-05-23		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Hygiene regulations for cultural institutions defined
2020-05-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support programme to cultural instiutions "NEUSTART" doubled in volume
2020-05-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension: the economic support to parents that can still not pursue their work
2020-05-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic package developed complementary to federal efforts and with funding packages for specific sectors
2020-05-18		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Non-essential health services gradually increased again
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hotels and restaurants may reopen
2020-05-15		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Development of webpage with information around fake news and false information to combat misinformation
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Border checks to Luxembourg suspended
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Border checks to France, Austria, Switzerland will now be done on random basis, not systematically as previously; set until 15th June
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Schools closure  Federal government and the states are investing 500 and 50 mio. EUR respectively for the development of digital education to support the continuation of schools during COVID-19
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All cross-country transport resumed again
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Border crossing to Austria and Switzerland are still only allowed for "essential reasons", though its definition is expanded for various family-related or other personal reasons (including taking care of animal or attending land, for hunting or similar reasons)
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Short term work allowances to be increased over time of person receiving them
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension of allowance period for unemployed payments
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extended flexibility of municipality funds to cover immediate needs (free meals for children)
2020-05-13		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Visits under strict measures and conditions allowed again in social care institutions
2020-05-05		Public health measures: General recommendations Against all travel within Germany unless essential, even for visits of relatives
2020-05-05		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Extension until the 15th May: Border checks with Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Denmark and Italy and Spain (for flights)
2020-05-05		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until the 15th May: The limited reasons for entering Germany are still applicable
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Schools closure  Step-wise uptake of school, starting with final school years and those relevant for attainment of qualifications; ministry tasked with defining steps for the uptake of schooling
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Museums, exhibitions, botanical gardens, zoos and playgrounds opening again
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Hairdressers allowed to reopen under strict hygiene restrictions
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Religious services allowed to be conducted again
2020-05-03		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public gatherings allowed with 30 persons indoors and 50 outdoors max
2020-05-02		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Funerals may only be attended by closest family members
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Labelling regulations for medications relaxed to ensure availability
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Hackathon on innovative solutions with financial support by federal ministry on promising models
2020-04-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Up to 5,4 Millionen Euro for orchestras and ensembles, per case a max. of 200 000 EUR
2020-04-30		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Some special cases are again consulted in-person in job centres and labour agencies
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Change of regulations around infrastructure development projects, allowing digital publication of certain documents, etc.
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Competition laws are being amended: control deadlines for fusion controls delayed; interest for cartell fines suspended; meetings digitally possible
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Short-term work payment increased, also maximum amount of additional income increased
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Federal government can mandate health insurers to pay for corona testing, now also in cases where the test may not have been taken prior (e.g. no symptoms)
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Also negative test results and people suspected to have recovered need to be reported from the laboratories now, to improve data quality
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Federal ministry can mandate laboratories to share test results, though without possibility of identifying individuals
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Federal ministry has increased capacities to adapt education of health professionals; adapt changes to the licencing of health professionals
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Information centre at Robert Koch Institut implemented for health institutions
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Modernisation program of the public health services with 50 mio EUR
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Warn-App NINA now also covering COVID-19 information
2020-04-29		Public health measures: General recommendations Extension until 14th June: recommendation against traveling abroad anywhere
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Testing policy Increased testing in elderly homes
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks, next to national guidelines, also mandatory on weekday markets
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks, next to national guidelines, also mandatory on weekday markets
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks, next to national guidelines, also mandatory in pharmacies and at GPs
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Corona premium payment for people working in elderly care institutions of max. of 1000 EUR (as well as other workers, including trainees, volunteers, etc.)
2020-04-28		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Gradual reopening of normal healthcare processes and services
2020-04-27		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 550mio EUR from federal level and state of Hessen for airline company Condor
2020-04-23		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Corona labour task force implemented
2020-04-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Small companies receive additional support with reduced tax payments for 2020 and possible re-payment of taxes already paid in 2019
2020-04-23		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Hygiene standards for offices established
2020-04-22		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public All states introduced a mandatory face mask rule for public transport
2020-04-22		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Most states across Germany introduced mandatory face mask wearing during shopping
2020-04-22		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Clinical trial for vaccine started
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Minimum wages across essential sectors, including healthcare strengthened
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Improved conditions for recent parents with more flexibility around maternity/paternity leave
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Increase of the short-term work wage
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Taskforce established to decide on additional support to hospitals
2020-04-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Stores with less than 800 m2 can re-open; irrespective of size, also car dealers, bike shops, and book shops allowed to reopen; all under strict hygiene regulations
2020-04-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Guarantee program initiated for the agricultural sector
2020-04-17		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Borders crossings at Remich und Bollendorf were reopened (17th April); Tintesmühle/Dahlem; Gemünd; Rosport/Ralingen; Untereisenbach/Übereisenbach reopened on 1st May
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The federal government is working with credit insurers to set up a protective shield in the amount of 30 billion EUR
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Universal labour protection standards established
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures In addition to the federal government’s fiscal package, many state governments (Länder) have announced own measures to support their economies, amounting to €48 billion in direct support and €63bn in state-level loan guarantees.
2020-04-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures "KfW-Schnellkredit 2020" for SMEs, to further ease access to loans
2020-04-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The VAT on dining will be reduced to 7% to support restaurants, for the time period until 1st July 2021
2020-04-15		Public health measures: General recommendations Extension: recommendation against any touristic travels abroad until at least 3rd May
2020-04-15		Public health measures: General recommendations Reminder to still avoid meetings with others, even close relatives
2020-04-15		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Various national efforts in promoting data availability, research progress for vaccines and the support for European or international efforts (e.g. WHO solidarity trial)
2020-04-15		Social distancing: Schools closure  Special children care made available for more sector and jobs
2020-04-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until 4th May: all borders
2020-04-15		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Extension until 4th May: all borders
2020-04-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until at least end of August: of large scale events
2020-04-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until 4th May: limited public movement, and maximum number of persons 2 or co-living
2020-04-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension: religious gatherings
2020-04-15		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Strengthening of safety measures in care institutions, elderly homes and institutions that care for disabled persons
2020-04-15		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Military supports the staff in elderly homes since mid-April
2020-04-15		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Extension until 3rd May: partial lock-down and physical distancing
2020-04-10		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Mandatory quarantine for 14 days for all persons arriving in Germany to their residency (exemptions for cross-border workers and short-term business travelers, etc.)
2020-04-09		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies For all persons arriving from abroad for 14 days
2020-04-09		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Task-force for the national and European production of PPEs established
2020-04-09		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures For cultural events a special agreement found where booked tickets are converted into vouchers
2020-04-09		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions No legal consequences of overstaying visa period until 30th June
2020-04-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Special support for university students and university employees
2020-04-07		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendations to plan Easter shopping well, to limit public gatherings
2020-04-07		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Launch of smart app to help monitor the spread of COVID-19 and analyse whether measures to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic are working.
2020-04-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Agreement with the Netherlands established to avoid double-taxation
2020-04-06		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Mandatory reporting of capacities in ICU beds from all health facilities
2020-04-05		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Digitalisation tool for contact of public administration with the public developed; deployed end of April
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Bonus payments to employees working during the crisis time are tax free until 1.500 EUR
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Additional 15 000 military personnel deployed
2020-04-03		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Seasonal agricultural workers exempted from border closure, under certain measures, including undergoing a health check-up
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Agreement with Luxembourg to avoid disadvantage for cross-border workers in taxation
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures All travel, flights and events tickets bought before 8th March are to be refunded through vouchers rather than money-back to avoid bankruptcy
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 2bn. EUR package specifically for start-ups
2020-03-30		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Supporting social service providers for their economic losses, and calling on them to support the COVID-19 response
2020-03-30		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendation against travels abroad for touristic purposes
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures SMEs are allowed to utilize professional advisors for the economic impacts and costs of up to 4000EUR are covered
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Task-force for the procurement of essential equipment, particularly PPE established
2020-03-27		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government, based on EU regulations, opened the possibility to use state guarantees for exports with short payment periods
2020-03-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All non-essential businesses and services closed
2020-03-27		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies 14 days for people returning from high risk areas (defined as by RKI with 1 confirmed case)
2020-03-26		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Website for local stores to sell and distribute their products online established
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Financial packages for hospitals and service providers in health have been drafted to cover their current extraordinary economic expenses
2020-03-25		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Financial incentives improved for people to take second job in essential industries, including health
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Changes to the functioning of the German parliament to allow quicker response
2020-03-25		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Seasonal workers and harvesters are banned from entering the country
2020-03-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Families are being supported financially, if they have income cuts due to closure of children day cares or due to short-term work agreements
2020-03-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 50 billion direct support for small- and medium-sized companies as grants; and finance incentives to shift to short-term work instead of offsetting employees
2020-03-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures An economic stabilitation fond for large-scale companies established, including 100 billion capital support, 400 billion government guarantees, 100 billion refinancing of earlier programs
2020-03-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Tenants can not be evicted if rents not paid and services not be cut
2020-03-23		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system 3.5 billion for the procurement of additional protective equipment; 55 billion for the national pandemic response
2020-03-22		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Movement in public spaces is limited to two persons; or people co-living
2020-03-22		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants are being closed, delivery still possible
2020-03-22		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Only essential trips, including for work are still allowed and with more stringent public movement rules
2020-03-21		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Freiburg started, with ongoing discussions on federal level, a partial lock-down
2020-03-19		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies Release of prisoners in the three states
2020-03-19		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Additional hygiene measures for grocery stores and delivery services defined
2020-03-16		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared State of emergency declared
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All non essential public services are being close
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Schools closure  state-based school and nursery closure in 12 states (as of 16/03), implementation dates vary but for most states closures start on 16 March
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: Border closure  closure of borders with France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Denmark for all non-citizens and people not crossing borders for work purposes
2020-03-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system all non-essential surgeries in hospitals will be postponed indefinitely starting 16 March
2020-03-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Announcement of a government aid programm with a tax relief components including tax deferrals, suspension of non-compliance measures
2020-03-14		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings All events with more than 50 persons are banned
2020-03-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Service counters of finance bureau closed
2020-03-12		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies travelers arriving from Austria, Italy and Switzerland are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days
2020-03-11		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system special funding for research on coronavirus (145 mio €)
2020-03-10		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures suspension on the usual ban of commercial road traffic on Sundays and partial suspension of Sunday work ban
2020-03-10		Movement restrictions: Border checks  intensification of border controls, particularly of Southern borders
2020-03-10		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings all gatherings over 1.000 members are cancelled
2020-03-04		Socio-economic measures: Limit product imports/exports export ban for medical protection gear such as masks and gloves
2020-02-29		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival passengers arriving from China, South Korea, Japan, Italy and Iran have to announce their health status before entering Germany
2020-02-06		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns health campaign