Germany

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:46:00 +0100
A Visit to the Swamp: The Town Made Famous by Neo-Nazi Students
An open letter about Hitler salutes in the schoolyard and swastikas on the benches of a school in the municipality of Burg made nationwide headlines in Germany. But is the place really a hotbed of right-wing extremism? We went to find out.

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:26:00 +0100
Right-Wing Extremism: German Identitarians Are Trying to Make a Comeback
The Identitarian Movement in Germany seemed to have ebbed. But now the right-wing extremists are making a comeback. They have close ties to the Alternative for Germany party and a notable financier who used to be an important member of the center-rig...

Mon, 5 Feb 2024 20:39:00 +0100
Ammunition Shortages: German Chancellor Pledges To Boost Production for Ukraine
With Europe falling significantly behind on its targets for ammunition production, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is stepping in to help. He wants to significantly boost the domestic industry to assist in providing aid pledged to Ukraine.

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:29:00 +0100
Can the German People Stop the AfD's Far-Right Rise?
Politicians in Germany have failed to find the means to successfully fight the rise of the far-right AfD. Now, hundreds of thousands of normal citizens have taken to the streets in efforts to stop the party. Although the protest movement includes bro...

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:54:00 +0100
"Reason of State": The True Story Behind Merkel's Promise to Israel
Israel's security is an element of Germany's "reason of state," Chancellor Angela Merkel famously stated. It is a formulation that has since been adopted by the country's leading politicians. But what does it mean? And where did it come from?

Mon, 8 Jan 2024 12:25:00 +0100
Germany's Role in the Middle East: Foreign Minister Baerbock Sees an Opening for Mediation
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock believes Germany can play a key role as a mediator in the Middle East. She has been focusing heavily on the crisis there since the Hamas terror attack in October. But can she really make a difference?

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:27:00 +0100
Hamas in Germany: Arrests Suggest Terrorist Organization Is Operating in Europe
Germany used to be considered a safe haven for Hamas, a place where the terror organization could raise money and build networks. Now, with the arrest of suspected members, fears are growing that Hamas could be planning attacks in Europe.

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:12:04 +0100
Jewish Life in Germany: A Sudden, Ominous Sense of Insecurity
Eighty-five years have passed since the Nazis launched their first comprehensive pogroms against Jewish life in Germany. This year, the Hamas massacre in Israel – and the lack of support many Jews across the country feel they have received – has ...

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:25:08 +0200
Anti-Semitism in Berlin: "For the First Time, I Understand What it Means to be Jewish"
Jews in Berlin are being spit on and swastikas are being scratched into their doorbells. Rabbis are covering up their kippa. Some in Berlin are beginning to wonder: Is it time to leave Germany?

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:58:25 +0200
"Absolutely Appalling": A New Wave of Anti-Semitism Sweeps Across Germany
Hamas' terror and Israel's counterattacks have unleashed levels of anti-Semitism not seen in years in Germany. Jews are living in fear and now wonder if they should leave the country. The political response so far appears to be doing little to change...

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:36:25 +0200
Interview with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: "We Have to Deport People More Often and Faster"
In an interview, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underlines his support for Israel, discusses recent anti-Semitism events in Germany and outlines a tougher approach to migrants who overstay their welcome.

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:28:16 +0200
The Mood on the Berlin Streets: "I Actually Don't Like Hamas, But..."
In Berlin's Neukölln district, open displays of anti-Semitism are hardly unusual. Following the Hamas slaughter of innocent Israelis, many voices in the neighborhood are siding with the Palestinians.

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:43:28 +0200
Hamas Terror: Germany Must Stand Unequivocally with Israel
It goes without saying that Germany now stands with Israel, even if it comes to the provision of military assistance. But the imperative of moderation must also apply: protect civilians to the degree possible.

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:32:42 +0200
Muslim Anti-Semitism in Berlin: "Wide Swaths of Arab-Speaking Population Harbor Sympathies for Terrorists"
Güner Balci is the integration commissioner for the Neukölln district of Berlin. In an interview, she speaks about widespread hatred of Israel in her neighborhood and the failures of German political leaders to combat anti-Semitism.

Mon, 9 Oct 2023 14:50:15 +0200
Rising Radicalism: Germany's Right-Wing AfD Party Makes Strides in the West
The right-wing radical Alternative for Germany party long seemed unable to gain much traction in western Germany. But on Sunday, two state elections showed that the party has begun attracting significant support beyond its traditional stomping ground...

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:05:50 +0200
Smoking Weed By the Book: Germany's Awkward Path To Legalizing Cannabis
The German government originally had ambitious plans for lifting its prohibition on the consumption of cannabis. But concerns about health and crime are growing and little more is expected now than a legalization light.

Fri, 4 Aug 2023 21:27:23 +0200
Germany: The AfD's Constant Drift Toward Extremism
The right-wing extremist Alternative for Germany party is increasingly open about its rejection of democratic principles. But public support is soaring nonetheless. The party's focus on professionalism could be one reason why.

Fri, 4 Aug 2023 17:22:17 +0200
Germany: Secret Messages Document Moscow Contacts with Staffer of Far-Right AfD
A pro-Russian activist who works for a politician from the far-right AfD party, sought support from Moscow for a lawsuit against the German government, DER SPIEGEL has learned. They aim of the legal complaint was to delay German arms deliveries to Uk...

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:32:55 +0200
Mounir al-Motassadeq: Hamburg 9/11 Conspirator Fights Entry on Terror List
The September 11 kamikaze pilots killed thousands of people in the United States. According to information obtained by DER SPIEGEL, Mounir al-Motassadeq, the man convicted of helping the Hamburg terror cell responsible for the attacks, now wants his ...

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:39:24 +0200
Dangerous Liaisons: The True Proximity of Germany's AfD To Neo-Nazis
Officially, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party wants nothing to do with organized right-wing extremists and neo-Nazis. But reporting by DER SPIEGEL sheds light on connections that are deeper than those previously known.

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