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Marcel Fürstenau

Marcel Fürstenau

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Who is Germany's far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel?

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany wants the party's provocative frontwoman to be its candidate for chancellor. Weidel, however, is seen to...

08.12.2024 10

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Marcel Fürstenau

Merkel addresses Bundestag Afghanistan inquiry

Angela Merkel was chancellor when Germany pulled the Bundeswehr out of Afghanistan and the Taliban conquered Kabul in 2021. She was the last witness...

05.12.2024 6

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Angela Merkel to testify on Germany's pullout of Afghanistan

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in charge when the Taliban conquered Kabul in 2021. She is the last witness to testify before a committee...

04.12.2024 30

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Germany: How three old men hope to save the Left Party

The Left Party has dramatically lost voter support, but for the general election in February, a trio of seniors is coming to the rescue — banking on...

21.11.2024 10

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Victims of East Germany's dictatorship hope for compensation

Ikea was among many companies that profited from forced labor in prisons under the former East German dictatorship. Its decision to contribute...

02.11.2024 20

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Germany's Left Party takes a stand against populists

The leaders of Germany's socialists are facing criticism at a party convention. After several election defeats, The Left Party fears it could...

18.10.2024 30

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Who is Germany's far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel?

Germany's far-right AfD party leaders want Alice Weidel to be their candidate for chancellor, although she is also seen to be at odds with some of her...

09.10.2024 20

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Calls grow in Germany to ban far-right AfD

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained ground in three recent state elections, caused an uproar in the Thuringian parliament and triggering...

01.10.2024 30

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Germany: Government crisis deepens as Green leaders resign

Green Party co-chairs Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour are stepping down. The move could make things even harder for Germany's fractious coalition...

25.09.2024 20

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Will German police get to do secret house searches?

Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office wants to secretly break into homes as part of anti-terrorism measures. That is currently prohibited, but the...

08.09.2024 20

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1994: Remembering when World War II Allies left Berlin

Thirty years ago, the military presence of the US, Great Britain, France and the former Soviet Union came to an end in Germany. Their legacies remain.

07.09.2024 10

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Germany: New BSW party in kingmaker position in east

The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) wants to be part of new governments in Saxony and Thuringia. Some of its key demands have been rejected by...

03.09.2024 50

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Solingen knife attack prompts tough security measures

The German government is taking action in response to the fatal knife attack in Solingen, banning knives in public places and putting pressure on...

30.08.2024 20

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Solingen knife attack heats up German election campaign

A Syrian refugee with suspected ties to the Islamic State group went on a deadly knife rampage at a street festival in Solingen. The attack has...

27.08.2024 10

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Knife attack in Solingen heats up German election campaign

A Syrian refugee with suspected links to the Islamic State group went on a deadly knife rampage at a street festival in Solingen. The attack has...

27.08.2024 40

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Maja T.: A German suspect languishing in a Hungarian prison

Two Left Party politicians expressed outrage at the "appalling prison conditions" after visiting non-binary German national Maja T. in a...

22.08.2024 20

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Private museum showcasing Jewish history in Berlin at risk

The Mendelssohn-Remise, which preserves the legacy of the family of Jewish composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, as well as Jewish history in the...

29.07.2024 20

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Berlin's Mendelssohn family legacy might soon be homeless

The family name was made world-famous by composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Now, the historic heritage building in Berlin that preserves the...

28.07.2024 20

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German lay judge challenges a headscarf ban in court

A German Muslim woman has been barred from working as a lay judge because she wears a headscarf which was alleged to be in violation of the...

13.07.2024 10

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Clan crime in Germany: How dangerous is it really?

The problematic word "clan" triggers fears in many Germans. Yet statistically speaking, the phenomenon of organized crime among German...

27.06.2024 20

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Refugees and migration: Criticism of Europe's asylum policy

Migration policy is at the center of election campaigning in the European Union. Migration researchers warn of an erosion of international asylum...

30.05.2024 30

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Germany's domestic secret service battles far-right AfD

Germany's domestic intelligence service has won another legal battle against the far-right Alternative for Germany. The agency's job is to safeguard...

13.05.2024 80

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Germany: Study shows correlation between racism and poverty

Black, Muslim and Asian people in Germany are more at risk of poverty, according to a survey. Even a good education does not make a major difference.

07.05.2024 90

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Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage

Six suspected spies have been arrested in quick succession. Security services see links to the war against Ukraine, economic interests and a war on...

24.04.2024 40

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Why German media's relationship with far right is difficult

How should Germany's traditional media report on the far-right Alternative for Germany Party (AfD)? Some want to ignore the opposition party, while...

22.04.2024 30

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The far right and the German media: A difficult relationship

How should Germany's traditional media report on the far-right Alternative for Germany Party (AfD)? Some want to ignore, others want to expose them.

22.04.2024 30

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Germany: New office targets police racism and discrimination

Veteran former police officer Uli Grötsch is the new commissioner for the country's federal police. Here's a look at the newly created office — and...

12.04.2024 40

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Understanding how Germany and Europe ended the Cold War

A new way to present history in the classroom: A traveling exhibition illustrates important dates in the recent German and European past.

23.03.2024 20

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German defense hawk sets sights on EU job

As chair of the defense committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann is one of Germany's most recognized supporters of Ukraine and of bolstering Germany's...

12.03.2024 10

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