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Germany hikes Ukraine military support, but is its defence-spending tilt tenable?

Germany, already Europe's biggest supporter of Ukraine, has unveiled plans to double its military aid to Kyiv for 2024, while continuing to invest in its armed forces in order to become "the backbone of European defence". It’s a strategy shift Berlin hopes to maintain over the long term, but counting…

France 24

Turkey’s Erdogan calls Israel a ‘terror state’, criticises the West

Turkish president sharpens criticism of Israel and its allies, calls for Israeli officials to be tried for war crimes.

Al Jazeera

Germany's highest court annuls a decision to repurpose COVID relief funding for climate measures

Germany’s highest court has annulled a government decision to repurpose 60 billion euros ($65 billion) originally meant to cushion the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic for measures to help combat climate change and modernize the country

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‘Never again is now’: 1938 Nazi pogrom anniversary marked in Germany

‘Antisemitism is poisoning our society’ says Olaf Scholz at Berlin synagogue that was destroyed 85 years ago and is again target of firebombing

The Guardian - UK

Germans commemorate 'Night of Broken Glass' terror as antisemitism is on the rise again

Across Germany, in schools, city halls, synagogues, churches and parliament, people are coming together to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht — or the “Night of Broken Glass” — in which the Nazis terrorized Jews throughout Germany and Austria

The Independent UK

Tensions high as Germany marks 85th anniversary of Nazi pogrom

Kristallnacht marked with speeches and ceremonies, and chancellor decries spate of antisemitic incidents

The Guardian - UK

Germany to explore Rwanda-style asylum processing plan as it tightens migration rules

The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has come under pressure to deal wth a rising number of asylum applications amid rising public concern over levels of migration and growing support for far-right parties

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German chancellor Olaf Scholz agrees ‘historic’ stricter migration policy

Move comes hours after Italy unveils plan to build asylum reception centres in Albania for those arriving by sea

The Guardian - UK

EU asks for more information on Meloni’s move to send asylum seekers to Albania after ‘practically zero notice’ of deal – as it happened

EU wants to discuss implications of deal after Italy announces new migration policy

The Guardian - UK

New measures to curb migration to Germany agreed by Chancellor Scholz and state governors

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany’s 16 state governors have agreed on new, stricter measures in an effort to curb the large number of migrants coming to the country

The Independent UK

Germany's Scholz faces pressure to curb migration as he meets state governors

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to meet Germany’s 16 state governors to address ways to deal with large numbers of migrants, an issue that has become a huge political problem for the government

The Independent UK

Germany’s bond with Israel has been admirable – but it is becoming a straitjacket

As the relationship is tested by the Israel-Hamas war, it’s clear a more flexible dynamic is needed to help secure a lasting peace, says author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

Israel-Hamas war sparks hate crimes against Germany’s Jewish community

France is not the only European country on full alert regarding mounting violence targeting Jewish communities ... In recent weeks, Germany, which is home to Europe’s third largest Jewish community, is seeing an uptick in anti-Semitic attacks, with some Pro-Palestinian rallies turning violent. Since the October 7 Hamas attack on…

France 24

Germany Considers Blocking Citizenship For Antisemites Amid Surge In Hate Crimes

Proposed legislation aims to combat rising antisemitism following Hamas attack on Israel.

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German leaders in Africa to boost economic ties and talk migration

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Nigeria and Ghana on Sunday, as the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is to visit Tanzania and Zambia from Monday.

The Independent UK

Trade tops the agenda as Germany's Scholz meets Nigerian leader on West Africa trip

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu as part of a West Africa tour as the European country looks to diversify its trade partners and expand economic partnerships in the energy-rich region

Radio France Internationale

Tunisia brush-off augurs badly for EU push for African migration deals

When Tunisian President Kais Saied this month rejected 60 million euros in EU aid, the bloc got a taste of the risks and challenges it will face as it seeks new pacts with African states to reduce irregular Mediterranean immigration.

The Independent UK

German Cabinet approves legislation meant to ease deportations of rejected asylum-seekers

The German Cabinet has approved legislation that is intended to ease deportations of unsuccessful asylum-seekers

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 609

As the war enters its 609th day, these are the main developments.

The Guardian - UK

Rise in antisemitism ‘brings Germans back to most horrific times’

Exclusive: Commissioner condemns incidents targeting Jews but supports ‘basic right’ to protest

The Guardian - UK

German firebrand politician quits far-left Die Linke to set up her own party

Sahra Wagenknecht joined by nine other MPs in migration-sceptical party which will court unhappy voters on left and right

Radio France Internationale

Western leaders hold video conference amid fears Israel-Hamas conflict will engulf Middle East

Leaders of France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Britain and the United States have underscored their support for Israel and its right to defend itself during a video conference, but also urged it to adhere to international humanitarian law and protect civilians.

The Independent UK

Prominent German leftist to launch a new party that could eat into far-right's support

A prominent German leftist politician has launched plans to form a new party that some observers think could take votes away from the far-right Alternative for Germany

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Germany’s troubled ‘traffic-light’ coalition: dealing with the midterm blues

Editorial: Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition needs to treat recent state elections in Bavaria and Hesse as a wake-up call

The Independent UK

European rallies urge end to antisemitism as pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue worldwide

Thousands of people are gathering in Berlin and London to oppose antisemitism and support Israel

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