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POLITICSAug 30Fact check: Germany's Merz misstates record in ARD interviewMigration, debt and electric vehicles: Chancellor Friedrich Merz made several misleading claims in his ARD summer interview. DW Fact check reviewed them live.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 30Merz : Germany coordinating Leipzig drone incident response with alliesMerz stated that Germany is coordinating with allies regarding a drone incident in Leipzig. This indicates an international response to a security event involving drones.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSAug 30Germany news: Merz warns of 'problems' in Saxony-Anhalt under AfDChancellor Friedrich Merz said that a victory for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in next week's election in Saxony-Anhalt would seriously damage the eastern German state.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 30Germany's Christian Churches take a stand against far rightThe AfD in Saxony-Anhalt has embarked on a confrontational course toward the churches. Representatives of the Catholic and Protestant churches are responding with a mix of anxiety and resolve.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 30Germany news: Politicians call for ban on radical AfD state branchesSome German politicians have called for a ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's more radical state branches. Follow DW for the latest.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 29Germany news: Merkel tells voters to 'stand up' for democracyFormer German Chancellor Merkel has weighed in on elections in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right AfD leads the polls. Meanwhile, some politicians have called for a ban on the party's more radical state branches.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 28Germany news: Dobrindt hosts Baltic Sea hybrid-threat talksMinisters from Baltic countries are meeting to discuss threats after a drone attack at Leipzig airport. Meanwhile, Germany's Greens have sounded a warning about low gas storage levels ahead of winter. Follow our updates.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 27Germany news: Merz courts 'frugals' to trim EU budgetChancellor Friedrich Merz is hosting leaders from several European Union net contributor countries as Berlin pushes for a smaller bloc budget. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 26Germany news: Sugar tax plan leaves sour tasteGermany's plans for a sugar tax are facing growing opposition amid claims that it's more about raising revenue than health. DW has the latest.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 25Ulrich Siegmund, the rising star of Germany's far right who electrifies crowds and rattles BerlinThe lead candidate in the regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, scheduled for September 6, could allow the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) to govern a German state for the first time since the founding of the Federal Republic. Behind his polished and appealing exterior, this former air freshener salesman champions a radical platform.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 25Germany and Italy clash over migrant rescue ships and returnsBerlin and Rome are increasingly at odds over who should rescue migrants in the Mediterranean — and which country should ultimately take responsibility for them. Are private rescue ships offering vital aid or ultimately helping people smugglers?EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 24Germanys most popular party wants to ditch SchengenGermany's most popular political party is reportedly advocating for the country to withdraw from the Schengen Area. This proposal could have significant implications for European travel and political integration.nigeriasun.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 24Germany’s Firewall Has Completely FailedAttempts to ostracize the AfD have fueled both the rise and radicalization of Germany’s far-right party.Foreign Policy
POLITICSAug 23What is the 'political firewall' against Germany's far-right AfD?Germany's centrist parties reject any cooperation with the Alternative for Germany (AfD), parts of which are classified as right-wing extremist. However, this policy is coming under increasing pressure.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 21From Australia to Germany : Growing global pressure on IsraelThere is increasing global political pressure on Israel from various countries, including Australia and Germany. This signifies evolving international diplomatic dynamics and potential implications for regional stability.ynetnews.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 21Germany investigates arms cache found in woods near BerlinDW News [en]
POLITICSAug 21France, Germany, UK and Italy condemn Israel's 'E1' West Bank planFrance, Germany, ​Britain and Italy condemned on ​Thursday plans by Israel to open up construction tenders for a ​residential ‌property project ⁠called 'E1' in the occupied West Bank. Hundreds of ​thousands of Israelis have settled among millions of Palestinians in land ​captured by Israel in ​a 1967 war. Nearly ​all countries and a range of ​UN bodies consider that such settlements violate international law, although Israel disputes this, citing historical ⁠and biblical ties to the land. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 19Germany news: Minister wants to help renters to install ACThe justice minister wants to make it easier for tenants to install air conditioning or external blinds. Meanwhile, a defense CEO is reportedly in hiding after being warned of Russian plots to kill him. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 19Ex - Left Party leader helps pave the way for far - right rule in eastern GermanyA former leader of Germany's Left Party is reportedly contributing to the rise of far-right governance in eastern Germany. This suggests a significant political realignment in the region.wsws.org · United States
POLITICSAug 18Italy demands compensation from Germany over migrant arrivalsSince Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took office in October 2022, German aid organisations have, according to Rome's figures, brought around 22,500 migrants to Italian ports.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 17Germany's AfD is labeled far-right, populist or extremistRight wing, far right, fascist: Many terms are being thrown around in the debate about the AfD. What do they mean, and how appropriate are they when discussing the AfD? DW has a glossary.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 17Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereigntyGermany accuses the European Commission of using an electricity market law to sidestep EU tax rules and national sovereignty. The dispute could affect the pace of the bloc’s electrification drive and efforts to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 15Germany news: Russia lists research body as 'undesirable'Russia has added another German body to its list of "undesirable organizations." A techno parade in Berlin is to take place under high security after last month's deadly attack on a Pride march. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 15Unions and Militarism in Today GermanyThis article discusses the relationship between unions and militarism in contemporary Germany. It explores their influence within the country's social and political landscape.countercurrents.org · India