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Tens of thousands protest in Germany against the far-right

Tens of thousands of people have gathered across Germany to protest against a far-right political party and its stance against migrants. People protested in several cities and small towns on Saturday, with some mocking the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party with signs saying “Facism is not an alternative”, German media reported. The protests come following … Read moreTens of thousands protest in Germany against the far-right

Germany’s parliament approves easing citizenship laws

German lawmakers have approved legislation to ease the rules on gaining citizenship and end a ban on holding dual citizenship. The bill, put forward by centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s socially liberal coalition, passed parliament on Friday by a 382-234 vote with 23 lawmakers abstaining. The legislation will allow people to become eligible for citizenship after … Read moreGermany’s parliament approves easing citizenship laws

Farmers block roads across Germany to protest against subsidy cuts

Farmers have blocked roads with tractors across Germany, kicking off a week of protests against plans to phase out agricultural subsidies that ministers have warned could be co-opted by the far right. Convoys of tractors and trucks – some with protest banners reading, “No beer without farmers,” and some with posters from the far-right Alternative … Read moreFarmers block roads across Germany to protest against subsidy cuts

Germany’s Protestant leader quits but denies ignoring sex abuse allegations

The head of the Protestant Church in Germany has resigned amid accusations she turned a blind eye to allegations of sexual assault at a church she pastored in the 1990s. Annette Kurschus, a senior theologian who led Germany’s largest Protestant federation, said on Monday that she had no knowledge of the alleged abuse at the … Read moreGermany’s Protestant leader quits but denies ignoring sex abuse allegations

Steinmeier says Arabs in Germany should distance themselves from Hamas

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Germans of Arab and Palestinian descent should take steps to distance themselves from anti-Semitism and the Palestinian group Hamas as pro-Palestinian demonstrations in the country have triggered controversy. In remarks on Wednesday, Steinmeier said he was concerned that fighting between Israel and Hamas could have a disruptive effect on social relations … Read moreSteinmeier says Arabs in Germany should distance themselves from Hamas

Germany announces complete ban of Hamas activities

Germany has announced a complete ban on the activities of the Palestinian group Hamas and ordered the disbanding of a pro-Palestine group accused of spreading anti-Israel and anti-Semitic ideas. In a statement on Thursday, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said she implemented a formal ban on activity by or in support of Hamas, which is … Read moreGermany announces complete ban of Hamas activities

Lawmaker from Germany’s AfD suspected of displaying Nazi symbols

A newly elected lawmaker for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been arrested on suspicion of owning Nazi symbols. Prosecutors said Daniel Halemba, 22, was arrested in the Stuttgart area and is under investigation on suspicion of incitement and using symbols of unconstitutional organisation, German news agency dpa reported. The youngest politician to … Read moreLawmaker from Germany’s AfD suspected of displaying Nazi symbols

‘Complete censorship’: Germany’s Palestinian diaspora fights crackdown

In the immediate aftermath of Hamas’s attacks on Israel on October 7, a Palestinian flag was painted on a monument near Sonnenallee, commonly known as Berlin’s Arab street, in the southwestern district of Neukoelln. Authorities painted over the flag on the same night. In contrast, the city’s Brandenburg Gate was lit up the next day in … Read more‘Complete censorship’: Germany’s Palestinian diaspora fights crackdown

‘Anti-Semitism has no place in Germany’: Scholz condemns synagogue attack

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has denounced a fire-bomb attack on a Berlin synagogue, stating that the country “stands united for the protection of Jews”, despite signs of increasing anti-Semitism. Molotov cocktails were hurled at a synagogue belonging to the Kahal Adass Jisroel Jewish community in the centre of Berlin on Wednesday. Scholz insisted that Germany … Read more‘Anti-Semitism has no place in Germany’: Scholz condemns synagogue attack

Over 200 arrested in Germany after violence at Eritrean diaspora event

More than 200 Eritrean opposition supporters have been arrested in Germany after violence broke out on Saturday during a cultural festival organised by the supporters of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in the southern city of Stuttgart, local police said on Sunday. At least German 26 police officers were injured in the riot that broke out … Read moreOver 200 arrested in Germany after violence at Eritrean diaspora event

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