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Why independent bookshops strike fear in the heart of Germany’s culture tsar

First he came for Berlin’s film festival. Now it’s books. Wolfram Weimer seems to be on a mission to curb progressive thinking, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

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Christmas is a season for forgiveness. But is saying ‘sorry’ enough?

In Germany, the neo-Nazi terrorist Beate Zschäpe has made a public display of her remorse – but remains silent on key aspects of her crimes, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s anti-diversity backlash isn’t fatigue – it’s strategy masquerading as neutrality

Neither Trump’s US nor the rise of the AfD explains it all. Self-styled progressives in the arts must take a hard look at themselves too, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

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Goethe immortalised the shaming of German women 200 years ago – we’re still at it

Abortion is criminalised and stigmatised – and now the right has found a new female scapegoat in its US-style war on bodily autonomy, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

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Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking for themselves – exploring immigrant identity beyond stereotypes

The consequences of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack and Israel’s war in Gaza have reverberated far beyond the zones of conflict.

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A Berlin audience has fake faeces thrown at them – and is moved to tears. So am I

We’re surrounded by news images of death and violence. Why do Florentina Holzinger’s visceral stage productions still have such impact?, asks Guardian columnist Fatma Aydemir

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Be grateful you’re still here: Germany’s rebuke of a grieving mother exposes its deepening anti-immigrant mood

Emiş Gürbüz’s son was murdered in Hanau by a far right terrorist. Her plea for justice five years on drew a shocking reaction from the state, says Guardian columnist Fatma Aydemir

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Germany has swung to the right. What does that mean for the country – and Europe? Our panel responds

Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU may have won the German election, but all eyes are on the far-right AfD after its huge gains, say Fatma Aydemir, Katja Hoyer and others

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In Germany, a woman is killed every day. That’s proof the sexism we all experience is far from ‘harmless’

The daily insults and humiliations women are subjected to are part of a continuum of violence. When will politicians act, asks Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

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‘Swamp’ talk won’t turn the tide against fascism in Germany

Letters: Anna Güttel is insulted by Fatma Aydemir’s view of life outside Berlin, Richard Grange says immigrants are part of the country’s narrative, and Steve Bourne speaks up for die Liberale Demokraten

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When a bad Trump joke becomes an affair of state, Germany has lost more than its sense of humour

The dropping of comedian Sebastian Hotz and Elon Musk’s intervention raise serious questions about freedom of speech, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

The Guardian - UK

Like Germany’s president, I love a good kebab. Cosying up to autocrats like Erdoğan, less so

Germany’s complicity with Turkey’s repressive regime worries me more than its döner diplomacy, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

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The Zone of Interest is a portrait of guilt. No wonder it has divided opinion in Germany

Most Germans insist their ancestors weren’t Nazis. Jonathan Glazer’s film pries away at the cracks in this narrative, writes Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

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Do I want to watch arthouse films with fascists? No thanks, Berlin

With Germany rocked by revelations about the AfD, the Berlin film festival’s excuse for inviting them never made sense, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

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How should Germany deal with its far-right problem – and could it ban the AfD?

After revelations of a secret meeting with neo-Nazis, huge anti-AfD protests have erupted across the country. But what would it mean to ban a party riding high in the polls?

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My first name does me no favours in Germany. That’s why I rely on Julia, Lena and Anja

Lingering prejudices mean Fatmas and Kevins get a raw deal. Dirks and Evas get the best restaurant tables, writes Guardian columnist Fatma Aydemir

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With the far right on the rise, it’s a bad time to live in Germany – but a worse time to leave

The growing support for AfD and other hardliners is frightening for minorities. But we’ll keep on showing them we belong here, says Guardian columnist Fatma Aydemir

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Heavy metal and macho writers: how Germany’s #MeToo moment is finally taking off

Until now, women here have struggled to be heard on harassment and abuse. But two controversies are changing that, says Guardian columnist Fatma Aydemir

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