RARE PHOTOS: 15 - The Real Truth

Angela Merkel chooses privacy over publicity as she celebrates turning 70

Once seen as the world’s most powerful woman, the former German chancellor is now immersed in the arts – and not only as an admirer

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

Why are Europeans – including the young – being pushed to the far right?

In Europe, the slogan “never again fascism” is one that still resonates. The death and destruction wrought by hyper-nationalist, authoritarian states in the first half of the 20th century still haunts the nightmares of successive generations.

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024

Scholz's Coalition Suffers Rout At EU Polls In Germany

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition suffered a stinging defeat at the European elections Sunday, all three parties in his government trailing the conservatives and the far right, preliminary results showed.

International Business Times · Jun 9, 2024

Teenager dead after stabbings – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2024

Charles Darwin University asked inquiry not to publish staff submissions critical of its support for harbour project

In letter vice-chancellor requested committee not publish joint submission by two academics and redact parts of second submission ‘unfairly’ critical of CDU

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2024

As cannabis consumption surges, Germany opts for partial legalisation

German Cannabis Association celebrates legalisation of recreational cannabis in Berlin, sparking debate and new regulations in Germany.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

Von der Leyen’s re-election chances hit by €17k-a-month job for ally

European Commission defends appointing adviser Markus Pieper after selection process is questioned

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024

Legal prostitution in Germany: A failure?

More than two decades after prostitution was legalised in Germany, the issue is once again sparking debate. The conservative opposition in parliament is campaigning to reform the 2002 law that made sex work legal. Former chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU party claims that the goal of improving the situation of sex…

France 24 · Mar 1, 2024

Germans must capitalise on anti-AfD momentum, says political veteran

Exclusive: Time is ripe for challenge to growing far-right support, says former Bundestag president

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024

Germany's von der Leyen seeks second term as EU Commission chief

Ursula von der Leyen on Monday announced her intention to seek a second term as president of the European Commission, the most powerful institution in Brussels.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 19, 2024