German Intelligence Labels AfD as Extremist, Sparking Political and International Fallout
Germany's domestic intelligence agency has classified the AfD as a proven right-wing extremist organization, triggering major political and international…
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Germany Drops Out of Top Ten in Global Press Freedom Ranking
Germany slipped from 10th to 11th in the 2025 Reporters Without Borders press freedom index.
CDU Sparks Debate with Business Executive Appointments to Key Ministerial Posts
The CDU has named prominent business figures to key cabinet positions, sparking debate about the influence of corporate interests in Germany's new coalition…
Sylt Party Scandal: One Man Charged, Three Others Cleared
Prosecutors have wrapped up their investigation into the Sylt party video that shocked Germany last year.
CDU and CSU Clear the Way for New Government: SPD Decision Pending
The CDU voted to approve the coalition agreement with the SPD at a special party congress in Berlin.
Tensions Rise in Thuringia as CDU and BSW Face Backlash Over Indirect AfD Cooperation
In Thuringia, the CDU and BSW are facing backlash for relying on AfD support to pass legislation, testing Germany's longstanding political firewall against…
Germany Plans Major Shift in Migration Policy Under New Coalition Deal
The new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition is planning stricter border controls and tighter West Balkan migration rules, signalling a significant shift in Germany's…
Attacks on Journalists in Germany Reach Alarming Levels Amid Rising Hostility
Documented physical attacks on journalists in Germany more than doubled in 2024, raising urgent concerns about press freedom and the safety of reporters…
Aschaffenburg Hero Prevents Attack, Faces Uncertain Future in Germany
A man who helped prevent further harm during the deadly January 2025 Aschaffenburg knife attack now faces an unclear legal status, highlighting gaps in…
Buchenwald Anniversary Sparks Debate on Memory, Far-Right Surge, and Global Influence
The 80th anniversary of Buchenwald's liberation brought together survivors and leaders to confront both historical memory and the growing influence of…
Eastern States Push for Influence and Investment in Federal Policy Debate
Leaders of Germany's eastern states are pressing the incoming federal government for stronger political representation and greater investment to close the…
Berlin Moves to Expel Foreign Pro-Palestinian Activists
German authorities have issued deportation orders against four foreign nationals who took part in pro-Palestinian protests in Berlin, sparking a legal…