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Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies

Exclusive: Documents show German party’s scramble to request support after president’s 2016 election win and co-leader’s pursuit of Steve Bannon

The Guardian - US · Oct 23

Germany set to hike tobacco tax: Cigarette packs could reach close to €12 by 2030

With the planned tax increase, the German government is aiming to raise an additional €12 billion over four years.

Euronews · Oct 16

German Spy Chiefs Warn of a Russian Shadow War and Risk of Violent Conflict

Germany's spy chiefs told lawmakers Russia is waging a shadow war. Here's what they warned and what a new powers bill would change.

Latin Times · Oct 6

Did the Berlin Pride attack target the LGBTIQIA+ community or European values?

The political and media coverage of the recent car ramming attack at Berlin Pride seems to focus exclusively on the Islamist threat in the midst of European societies. That the attack was directed specifically at queer visibility and the fact that the incident left one Polish woman dead is often…

The Conversation · Aug 6

Germany’s leaders say the Berlin Pride attack targeted ‘all of us’. What utter hypocrisy

The queer community has lost resources and protection due to decisions made by the people now mouthing solidarity in public, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

For outraged Germans, the Jens Spahn scandal is about more than his surrogate baby

The powerful politician was no stranger to controversy, but brazenly defying a ban on surrogacy that he had long defended was the last straw, says Berlin-based journalist Tania Roettger

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby

Following Spahn's resignation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the move as "the right one" and "unavoidable." "Credibility is the highest asset in politics," the chancellor added.

Euronews · Jul 18

Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right.

Euronews · Jul 2

Could drones target Germany's parliament? Minister warns of growing threat

As drone-related security concerns rise across Europe, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is calling for permanent protection of the Bundestag and other constitutional bodies while authorities expand the country's counter-drone capabilities.

Euronews · Jun 13

Germany's ailing Free Democrats pick 74-year-old leader

The pro-business Free Democratic Party in Germany has picked a new leader tasked with boosting its support beyond five per cent to return to the Bundestag.

AAP · May 30