Not just AfD: What’s the BSW, Germany’s rising populist left party? The party founded in January espouses anti-NATO, anti-immigrant populist rhetoric while promoting left-wing economics. Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2024
‘A punch to the country’: German Jewish groups and minorities aghast at AfD victory Holocaust survivors shocked at extent of support for far-right party while people of colour fear for their safety The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024
‘Huge benefits’ in greater debt relief for lower income countries, study finds Exclusive: Levels of education and sanitation predicted to massively improve if creditors reduced payments The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024
Protesters, police clash as Germany’s far-right AfD party congress starts Alternative for Germany came in second in European Parliament elections earlier this month. Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2024
‘Scared as hell’: Climate scientists risk jobs, jail to save dying planet Overwhelmed scientists embrace civil disobedience and specialised therapy to deal with rising eco-anxiety. Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2024
I’m a brown, Muslim European. For people like me, these EU elections are terrifying EU institutions have already let people of colour down. Now the rise of the far right poses an even greater threat, says Brussels-based commentator Shada Islam The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024
Four teenagers investigated over attack on German MEP Violent assault on Social Democrat politician triggers debate over rise in aggression against public figures The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024
Photos from demonstrations around the world on International Women's Day Protesters decried the wage gap, poor maternity leave and unequal access to education. And some used the occasion to call for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of the remaining Israeli hostages. WEKU · Mar 8, 2024
‘Wake-up call’ for EU as report reveals spike in anti-Black racism Calling the findings ‘shocking and shameful,’ the European Agency for Fundamental Rights has demanded action. Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023
Mahsa Amini honoured with EU’s top human rights prize The Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in police custody became a symbol for the women’s rights movement in Iran. Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2023
Iran: One year after the death of Mahsa Amini Security forces have been positioned in Tehran and other cities as Iran marks one year since the death of Mahsa Amini. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2023
Germany’s immigration authorities accused of ‘anti-Palestinian repression’ Germany denies visa extension to Palestinian brothers due to security concerns rising from ‘pro-Palestinian sympathies’. Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023
EU fossil fuel burning for electricity fell to lowest on record in 2023, data shows Drop in first half of year driven by fall in demand and some growth in clean power, study says The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
‘Accusing Israel of apartheid is not anti-Semitic’: Holocaust historian A growing number of Jewish academics are using the term apartheid to describe Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2023
WEKU · Jul 21, 2023 The 'lioness' that sparked a massive search near Berlin may have just been a boar For 36 hours, dozens of police, veterinarians and hunters scoured a wooded German suburb while warning residents a lion could be at large. Turns out they may have misjudged a video of the animal.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023 Escaped ‘lioness’ in Berlin was most likely a wild boar, mayor says Experts reach conclusion after analysing video of animal that triggered lion hunt
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023 ‘Where is the logic?’: Georgia will not sanction Russia, says PM Irakli Garibashvili says Georgian citizens and the nation’s economy would suffer if Tbilisi sanctioned Moscow.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023 German police union boss calls for crackdown on growing climate protests Union leader wants more preventive detention of activists across country to stop disruption
Reuters · Apr 24, 2023 Tempers fray as climate activists glue themselves to roads in Berlin Scores of climate activists glued themselves to roads across Berlin, blocking rush hour traffic and enraging some drivers on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023 Germany plans to ban installation of most oil and gas heating from 2024 Bill due before Bundestag in June would encourage homeowners to switch to renewables
Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023 Purported US intelligence leaks embarrass Ukraine, other allies A leaked trove of alleged intelligence documents wrought havoc in US spy agencies during the 59th week of Ukraine’s war.
Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2023 ‘Stand-up’ for Ukraine: Coping through comedy in the face of war In Berlin, comedians from Ukraine and Russia share the same stage as an outlet for their grief and anger about the war.
Reuters · Mar 29, 2023 Factbox-Main results of Germany's marathon coalition negotiations Germany's governing coalition on Tuesday presented the results of 30 hours of negotiations aimed at resolving a dispute that has threatened to hold up major policy initiatives in Europe's largest economy. Here are the main conclusions:
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2023 What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis What Russia’s downing of a US drone means for the war; ICC to issue first arrest warrants
France 24 · Mar 16, 2023 Poland to be first NATO member to send fighter jets to Ukraine Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday said Warsaw would deliver an initial batch of four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, in what would be the first such shipment by a NATO member. Ukraine has repeatedly asked its Western allies to send warplanes – although seeking primarily modern US-made F-16s –…