The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most areas.

The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"

The penalty follows an inquiry launched into the tech giant six years ago, following complaints from several European consumer rights organisations.

Visitors stopping to take pictures of the 68m medieval embroidery were holding up others, prompting the rule change.