Reports that Germany was offered a side deal to support the passing of the recent EU-China trade deal; the final report on the Mother and Baby homes; at least 4 EU countries have now tried to source vaccines privately; and Mitch McConnell is apparently happy to see Trump impeached.

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d4b3d-final-report-of-the-commission-of-investigation-into-mother-and-baby-homes/

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/us/mitch-mcconnell-trump-impeachment.html