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Suspect detained after Berlin senator attacked – as it happened

Franziska Giffey was injured when a man struck her from behind with a heavy object in a local library

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 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

17-Year-Old Confesses To Attacking German Politician In Dresden

17-year-old confesses to attacking German politician in Dresden, sparking political tensions. AfD and SPD trade accusations over the incident.

Scholz Says Attacks On Deputies 'Threaten' Democracy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday condemned an attack on one of his party's European Parliament deputies as a "threat" to democracy after investigators said a political motive was suspected.

International Business Times · May 4, 2024

Germany’s Scholz calls for unity against far-right after MEP seriously hurt

Chancellor’s appeal comes after four assailants brutally attacked a politician who was campaigning in eastern Germany.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2024

Germany accuses Russia of ‘intolerable’ cyberattack, warns of consequences

Foreign Minister Baerbock says group of hackers called APT28 is steered by Russia’s military intelligence service.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2024

Germany summons Russian envoy over 2023 cyber-attacks

Investigation finds hacker group linked to Russian intelligence responsible for attacks targeting politicians and defence sector

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2024

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German Parties Launch European Parliament Election Campaigns

German parties prepare for European Parliament elections, addressing Ukraine conflict and far-right nationalism.

Chinese Spying Claims Deepen German Far Right's Woes

Germany's far-right AfD fought Wednesday to draw a line under Chinese spying allegations, the latest in a slew of scandals to hit the anti-immigration party in a key election year.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2024

Forget Helldivers, the viral hit that's swallowing all my time is this free browser game about stopping the Nazis from coming to power

Or just plunging Germany into civil war, if you're me.

PC Gamer · Apr 5, 2024

Send missiles to Ukraine or stand accused of appeasing Russia? Olaf Scholz must choose

The SPD chancellor has drawn a line in the sand. But playing the peace card to win back anti-war voters could cast his party into the political wilderness

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024

For a vision of Britain’s future under Starmer, look to Germany – it’s not pretty

Voters are frustrated with Olaf Scholz’s caution – and a resurgent AfD is filling the void, say academics Tarik Abou-Chadi and Tom O’Grady

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

UK could contribute to nuclear shield if Trump wins, suggests German minister

Comments draw Britain into debate about European security without US providing bulk of Nato’s nuclear deterrent

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024

Germany coalition government reaches consensus on cannabis legalization legislation

Germany is on the path to legalize cannabis for personal use after the Traffic Light Coalition reached an agreement on the proposed legislation.

Even Olaf Scholz is admitting Germany’s govt is in trouble

Olaf Scholz is not known for expressions of self-doubt. So a nation took notice when the German chancellor voiced, for the first time, that things weren’t going to plan.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2024

AfD In Vote Setback After Huge Protest Wave In Germany

The far-right AfD party suffered a narrow electoral defeat on Sunday after huge protests swept across Germany against the anti-immigration group over revelations of debates about mass expulsions of immigrants.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2024

Europe is marching to the right. Can Keir Starmer carry the centre-left torch?

If he wins the election, the Labour leader will find himself a beacon of hope for progressives

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024

Why is Germany’s economy struggling – and can the government fix it?

As railway staff, lorry drivers, farmers and others threaten to strike, we examine the challenges the country faces

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International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023

German Coalition Reaches Deal To End Budget Crisis

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition has reached a last-minute deal to end a budget deadlock, an official source said Wednesday, after a constitutional court ruling upended its spending plans and plunged it into a crisis.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023

‘Alone you are weak’: top German politician calls for closer links between UK and EU

Martin Schulz, former leader of Germany’s ruling SPD, says the Brexit divide is harming efforts to solve international crises

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Fear and anger rise in Germany over handling of budget crisis

Der Spiegel accuses Scholz of ‘leading country into chaos’ as MPs scramble to plug €60bn shortfall

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023

Calls grow in Europe for wealth tax to finance the green transition

Slowly but surely, calls for a wealth tax to finance the green transition are picking up in Europe, with a number of initiatives from different political movements put the issue (back) on the political agenda.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023

Far-right AfD makes unprecedented election gains in west Germany, worrying national government

Germany’s governing three-party coalition under Olaf Scholz has already had a difficult time this year. But things just got significantly worse with recent state elections in Hesse and Bavaria, two of the country’s most prosperous states.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

Far-right AfD says it is now ‘major all-German party’ after state elections

Alternative für Deutschland comes second in Hesse and third in Bavaria as support spreads from east of country

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

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