Christine Hager, Chairperson of the German Council of Shopping Places: “Retail and retail real estate are only successful as a unit. Together with experts from our members we have therefore developed our first sample manual for a slow reopening of shops and shopping centers. It is a start–it is certainly not complete and needs to be updated regularly–but we show that shopping centers meet all the necessary hygiene and security measures. Retail real estate can reliably adapt to COVID-19 developments and always provide a high level of security. COVID-19 knows no boundaries and therefore we are happy to share our manual with all those who find it useful. Let’s revive Europe now and support each other where possible.”