5 Jul 2021

Europe correspondent Thomas Sparrow

From Nine To Noon, 9:50 am on 5 July 2021

Thomas joins Kathryn to look at how the contagious Delta coronavirus variant is posing a significant challenge to Europe's pandemic strategy as many people are on the move during the European football championship.

German chancellor Angela Merkel is filling up her calendar with "lasts" as her term draws to a close.

And diplomatic problems continue to mount between Europe and Belarus.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II receives German Chancellor Angela Merkel during an audience at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Berkshire on July 2, 2021.

One last visit with the Queen as Angela Merkel looks to end her time as Germany's chancellor.  Photo: AFP