Germany
25 Aug 2023
Antisemitism, racism, homophobia – attacks on memorial sites in Germany are becoming increasingly frequent. They are acts of aggression against democracy and hatred against minorities. What connects these acts?
25 Aug 2023
As increasing numbers of people seek refuge in Germany, some politicians are calling for asylum rights to be watered down. But they are enshrined in the German constitution.
21 Aug 2023
Germany's industrial output has dropped significantly, with the country's economy ministry warning that, amid a pessimistic outlook, there are no signs of light at the end of the tunnel.
20 Aug 2023
Germany is set to buy Israel's Arrow 3 missile defense system after Washington approved the sale, Israel has said. The reported deal comes as Western nations review their air defenses in light of Russia's war in Ukraine.
19 Aug 2023
A new study has found that refugees in Germany have overall integrated well into the workforce. But many are overqualified for the jobs that they do.
17 Aug 2023
A draft bill that would legally allow people to use and grow cannabis is to be put before lawmakers for consideration. But there are many voices opposing the legalization of the drug for recreational purposes.
15 Aug 2023
In one case, a suspect showed the Hitler salute and shouted a Nazi slogan. No people were hurt in the incident.
15 Aug 2023
Increasing numbers of educated Turkish citizens who oppose the government and harbor little hope for the future are heading to Germany. Many are seeking asylum, but German authorities are less inclined to grant it.
15 Aug 2023
In August 2021, the Taliban conquered Kabul. Local Afghan employees who had assisted German forces hastily fled their homeland. Many are still waiting for help.
14 Aug 2023
Some 1.3 million civil servants are due to retire by 2030. Unions say the government will need to hike pay and improve working conditions to recruit new workers.
14 Aug 2023
The German chancellor said the Saudi-led peace talks and others will help Russia realize it has "taken the wrong path." Scholz was, however, non-committal on whether Berlin would supply Kyiv with Taurus cruise missiles.
13 Aug 2023
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's new European election campaign agenda features euroskeptic rhetoric. But the populist party is not alone in the European Parliament when it comes to such sentiment.