Germany’s Scholz calls for unity against far-right after MEP seriously hurt Chancellor’s appeal comes after four assailants brutally attacked a politician who was campaigning in eastern Germany. Al Jazeera · May 4, 2024
I never thought people like me voted for the far right. I was wrong In Germany the AfD uses second-generation members to overhaul its xenophobic image – some buy into the message, says the journalist and writer Khuê Phạm The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024
When judges get free trips to luxury resorts, disclosure is spotty Many federal judges receive free rooms and subsidized travel to luxury resorts for legal conferences. NPR found that dozens of judges did not fully disclose the perks they got. WEKU · May 1, 2024
Germany's Far-Right Party Reprises Old Themes Amid Spy Scandal Germany's far-right party AfD launches election campaign amidst spy scandal, focusing on anti-immigration and anti-establishment rhetoric. Top News · Apr 27, 2024
German Parties Launch European Parliament Election Campaigns German parties prepare for European Parliament elections, addressing Ukraine conflict and far-right nationalism. Top News · Apr 27, 2024
Has Germany’s far-right AfD become a gateway for Chinese and Russian spies? The arrest this week of an aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s lead candidate for the European parliamentary elections on accusations of spying for China is yet another blow to a party already tarnished by scandals involving alleged payments from sources close to Moscow. France 24 · Apr 26, 2024
AfD politician to run in European elections despite aide’s alleged spying for China Maximilian Krah will remain German far-right party’s top choice despite accusations against Jian Guo The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024
Chinese Spying Claims Deepen German Far Right's Woes Germany's far-right AfD fought Wednesday to draw a line under Chinese spying allegations, the latest in a slew of scandals to hit the anti-immigration party in a key election year. International Business Times · Apr 24, 2024
German Far-Right Lawmaker Dismisses Assistant Accused Of Spying German far-right lawmaker dismisses assistant arrested for spying for China, vows to continue as top candidate in upcoming elections despite controversy. Top News · Apr 24, 2024
Far-Right Afd Figure Claims Innocence In Nazi Slogan Trial Prominent far-right figure Björn Höcke faces trial for alleged use of Nazi slogan ahead of Thuringia election, potentially impacting his political future. Top News · Apr 23, 2024
German Far-right Firebrand Denies Using Nazi Slogan A divisive German politician denied using a banned Nazi slogan as he appeared in court Tuesday ahead of key regional elections that could see him crowned the country's first far-right state premier. International Business Times · Apr 23, 2024
Far-right German politician’s aide arrested for spying for China Worries over efforts to sway upcoming EU elections rise, with MEP Krah also probed over Russian influence operation. Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2024
Aide To Far-right German MEP Arrested For Spying For China The arrest, coming a day after three other people suspected of spying for China were detained in Germany, sparked an angry reaction from Beijing, which said the allegations were designed to "smear and suppress" China. International Business Times · Apr 23, 2024
German far-right politician on trial for alleged use of banned Nazi slogan Bjorn Hocke, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Thuringia, faces three years in prison if convicted. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2024
Top News · Apr 18, 2024 Far-Right Afd Leader On Trial For Nazi Slogan Use Björn Höcke, a prominent figure in Germany's far-right AfD party, faces trial for using Nazi slogans, shedding light on ongoing political dynamics.
International Business Times · Apr 18, 2024 German Far-right Firebrand In Court For Using Nazi Slogan He is a former history teacher who is gunning to become the first far-right state premier in post-war Germany.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024 Abortions in first 12 weeks should be legalised in Germany, commission says Most cases of abortion are illegal in Germany, which report says is not compatible with international standards
Top News · Apr 2, 2024 Germany's Far Right Financed By Wealthy Retirees Wealthy retired businessmen supporting Germany's far-right party raise concerns about political influence and democratic integrity.
International Business Times · Apr 2, 2024 Trial Set For Alleged Leaders Of German Coup Plot Nine suspected members of the "terror group" behind the planned coup will be in the dock from May 21, the court said.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024 From cutting off men’s ties to throwing dried herrings, can traditions help build a more open Europe? As an outsider, I’m delighted by the continent’s local rituals – and their sense of a collective identity that’s more complex than we assume, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024 Populist parties’ divisions jeopardise chances of setting European agenda Survey shows supporters of nationalist parties hold widely differing views on EU membership, migration and support for Ukraine
InsideEVs · Mar 20, 2024 The Audi Q6 E-Tron May Also Have To Be Built In America To Satisfy Demand The Audi Q6 is such an important new EV that it may borrow production space from the new Scout factory in South Carolina.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024 German living standards plummeted after Russia invaded Ukraine, say economists Energy price shocks had huge knock-on effect, with real wages falling further in 2022 than in any year since 1950, says report
Top News · Mar 18, 2024 Germany's Fight Against Far-Right Extremism Gains Momentum Protests in Berlin against the far-right AfD in Germany highlight concerns over its nationalist agenda and historical revisionism, sparking widespread resi...
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024 What’s ‘wrong’ with east Germany? Look to its long neglect by the wealthy west The far-right AfD is leading the polls in former GDR regions – and longstanding bias in German media and politics is partly to blame, says German-British historian Katja Hoyer