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King welcomes president of German parliament to Buckingham Palace

Charles met Barbel Bas ahead of his expected trip to Germany later this month.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Germany's Scholz: New Russia sanctions planned around Ukraine war anniversary

Europe will tighten sanctions against Russia once again near the anniversary of the start of its invasion of Ukraine as a signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday ahead of a special EU summit.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

Germany recalls overlooked LGBT victims of Nazi persecution

Germany has commemorated the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp by focusing on people who were incarcerated and killed during the Nazi era because of their sexual orientations and gender identifies

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Germany’s Scholz backs more Balkan states joining EU

Chancellor says it is in Germany’s and Europe’s interest for Bosnia and others to join Croatia in bloc

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

German lawmakers seek answers on alleged far-right plot

German lawmakers are digging deeper into an alleged coup plot uncovered last week

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

Celebrity chef among suspects in Germany rightwing coup plot

Ex-police officer once tasked with protecting Jewish communities also linked to foiled Reichsbürger plan

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

Former lawmaker's arrest over suspected coup plot highlights Germany's extremism problem

Until recently, Berlin judge Birgit Malsack-Winkemann was giving speeches in the German parliament. This week she was arrested in a raid as part of a group suspected of plotting to violently overthrow the German government.

Reuters · Dec 9, 2022

German security forces loyal to constitution - interior ministry

Germany is confident in the loyalty of its own security forces, the interior ministry said on Friday, responding to claims that a far-right group with suspected plans to overthrow the state had sought to recruit soldiers and police officers.

Reuters · Dec 9, 2022

Everything we know about German coup leader Prince Heinrich XIII who wants to be king

German police arrested 25 members of the Reich Citizens (Reichsbürger) movement this morning, including the minor aristocrat they believe to be the ringleader - Heinrich XIII, the Prince of Reuss

Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

German government defends plan to ease citizenship rules

Germany's government on Monday defended a plan to make it easier for people to apply for citizenship, countering complaints from within the ruling coalition and the opposition that it might encourage illegal immigration.

Reuters · Nov 28, 2022