‘Rightwing extremist’ German magazine wins court battle against ban Far-right AfD party welcomes ruling, which sets high bar for any future government crackdown The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
German Censorship Highlights Europe's Eroding Free Speech Protections America stands alone in valuing and protecting free speech. Reason · May 12, 2025
AfD ‘extremist’ label sets up political high-wire act for Friedrich Merz Incoming chancellor must now decide whether to ban flourishing far-right party amid widespread discontent The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025
Syrische Flüchtlinge: Bayern kritisiert Faesers Plan Der Streit um die Rückkehr von syrischen Flüchtlingen geht weiter. Das bayerische Innenministerium und das Bundesinnenministerium sind sich nicht einig. Euronews · Apr 23, 2025
German and Austrian ministers cancel Syria trip because of possible terrorist threat The two ministers had planned to speak with the interior and foreign ministers of Syria’s interim government and with representatives of UN agencies. Euronews · Mar 27, 2025
German and Austrian ministers break off planned Syria trip because of possible threat German authorities say the German and Austrian interior ministers have broken off a planned trip to Syria because of a possible threat to their delegation The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
Germany Knife Attack On Children Reignites Pre-vote Migrant Debate A deadly knife attack on a kindergarten group in Germany, where an Afghan man was arrested at the scene, reignited a bitter immigration debate Thursday, a month before elections. International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025
German opposition leader ramps up immigration rhetoric after knife attack Friedrich Merz says he will boost border controls if he wins power in next month’s elections The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025
Syrians in Germany ask to be allowed to visit home and keep protected status Refugee organisations say many want to ‘go and have a look’ after fall of Assad regime but fear losing asylum rights The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
German far-right party posts fake ‘deportation tickets’ to immigrants About 30,000 of the bording pass shaped fliers were distributed The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
German Security Chiefs To Face Questions Over Christmas Market Attack German security and intelligence chiefs are due on Monday to face questioning about the car-ramming attack that killed five people and wounded more than 200 at a Christmas market 10 days ago. International Business Times · Dec 30, 2024
Was the Magdeburg market attack the inevitable product of an anti-politics age? Lack of faith in political leaders is leading the socially disaffected to be seduced by violence The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024
Germany Magdeburg Christmas market attacker: What we know so far The suspect, originally from Saudi Arabia, shared Islamophobic messages online and criticised German refugee policies. Al Jazeera · Dec 24, 2024
Saudi Arabia ‘had asked for extradition’ of suspect in Magdeburg attack Riyadh warned Germany many times about danger posed by Taleb Jawad al-Abdulmohsen, source says The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024
International Business Times · Dec 23, 2024 German Far-right AfD To March In City Hit By Christmas Market Attack Three days after Germany's deadly Christmas market attack in which a Saudi man was arrested, both the far-right AfD and counter-protesters were due to hit the streets Monday in the bereaved city of Magdeburg.
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024 Anger grows in Germany over missed chances to stop Magdeburg Christmas market attack Authorities deemed previously suspect ‘no specific danger’ following a risk assessment
Top News · Dec 21, 2024 German Chancellor And Officials Visit Christmas Site After Tragedy German officials, including Chancellor Scholz, visit Christmas site after tragic incident, showing solidarity with victims and families.
International Business Times · Dec 21, 2024 German Leader To Visit Site Of Deadly Christmas Market Attack German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other politicians will Saturday visit the scene of a bloody car-ramming that targeted visitors to a Christmas fair in an old market city.
Top News · Dec 20, 2024 German Interior Minister Responds To Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack German Interior Minister Faeser expresses shock over Magdeburg Christmas market attack, with ongoing investigation and community support.
International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024 Election-bound Germany Braces For Russian Disinformation Threat As Germany heads for elections, its security services warn that Russia and its sympathisers may step up meddling and disinformation to boost extremist parties and sow doubt about the democratic process.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024 EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back Some European Union countries are doubling down on their decision to rapidly halt asylum procedures for Syrian migrants in Europe
International Business Times · Oct 20, 2024 Libyan Held In Germany Over Suspected Israel Embassy Plot German prosecutors said Sunday they had arrested a Libyan man on suspicion of having links to the Islamic State group and planning to attack the Israeli embassy in Berlin with firearms.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2024 German authorities arrest Libyan man suspected of planning attack on Israeli Embassy German authorities have arrested a Libyan national with suspected ties to the extremist group Islamic State who was allegedly planning an attack on the Israeli Embassy in Berlin
Latin Times · Oct 10, 2024 EU Discusses Deportation Hubs To Stem Migration Far-right gains in several European countries have helped put migration issues atop the agenda as home affairs ministers from the bloc's 27 states meet in Luxembourg ahead of a gathering of EU leaders later this month.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024 Germany and France call for Europe-wide deal with UK on migration Letter sent to EU said Brexit had gravely affected ‘the coherence of policies’ on asylum and migration