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www.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
Germany news

German court backs intelligence agency's designation of far-right party as suspected extremist case

Domestic intelligence agency justified in designating far-right Alternative for Germany as extremist case. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Germany news

Germany's Catholic Church speaks out against the far right DW 02/23/2024

Catholic bishops condemn rise of far-right extremism in Germany, especially calling out Alternative for Germany party.
They emphasize that Christians cannot support or be politically active in right-wing extremist parties like the AfD. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Germany news

9 people going on trial over an alleged far-right German coup plot

A far-right group planned to topple the German government, charged with terrorism and high treason. Trials linked to QAnon and Reich Citizens ideology. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Germany news

German far-right coup plot trial to begin DW 04/28/2024

The first trial related to a far-right coup plot begins in Germany, involving 'Reichsburger' group accused of high treason. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Germany news

Germany: Many far-right extremists licensed to own arms DW 04/05/2024

More than 1,000 far-right extremists have permission to own firearms in Germany.
Rising numbers of Reichsburger members with weapons licenses in Germany. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Germany news

Germany: AfD appeals 'suspected' far-right extremist status DW 03/12/2024

The AfD is challenging its far-right extremist label in court, aiming to contest the surveillance and investigative actions against the party.
The court proceedings saw the AfD's pleas for motions, requests, and judge recusals rejected, with the presiding judge criticizing the party's legal team for wasting time. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Report shows deeper AfD ties to Potsdam meeting DW 01/31/2024

AfD's involvement in a secret meeting with far-right extremists in Potsdam was greater than previously admitted
The party's ties to the meeting include key figures on the AfD payroll [ more ]
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euronews
2 months ago
Germany news

'We are the firewall': Thousands protest against far-right in Germany

Far-right demonstrations in Germany against immigrants' deportation
Extremists meeting in Potsdam sparking nationwide protests [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

Germans hold anti-right rallies on Holocaust Remembrance day DW 01/27/2024

Hundreds of thousands of people protested against far-right extremism in Germany on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Protests were reported in 30 cities, with up to 100,000 people in Dusseldorf alone. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

Fact check: Far right claim media inflating size of protests DW 01/22/2024

1. Over 1.4 million people protested across Germany against far-right extremism and the AfD party.
2. Disinformation was spread online by far-right politicians and commentators questioning the number of protesters at the rallies. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

Fact check: Far right claim media inflating size of protests DW 01/22/2024

1. Protests against far-right extremism and the AfD party took place across Germany, with an estimated 1.4 million people participating. 2. Investigative outlet Correctiv revealed a secret meeting of the AfD discussing expelling millions of foreigners and non-assimilated citizens. 3. Disinformation spread online, with far-right politicians questioning the number of protesters and spreading false information. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

Mass turnout during Germany's weekend of anti far-right protests

Over 300,000 people participated in protests across Germany against the far-right and right-wing extremism.
The protests were sparked by a report of right-wing extremists discussing the deportation of immigrants. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

Tens of thousands protest in Germany against the rise of the far right

Tens of thousands of people protested the far right in cities across Germany, with demonstrations gaining momentum in recent days.
The protests were sparked by a report of a recent far-right meeting discussing the deportation of millions of immigrants, with some members of the far-right Alternative for Germany party present. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 week ago
Europe news

Don't buy the fringe anti-Ukraine myth about the run-up to Russia's invasion

Aaron Maté's Russia-Ukraine war claims criticized as error-riddled and echoing Russian propaganda. [ more ]
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5 days ago
Germany news

German court upholds AfD 'suspected' extremist status DW 05/13/2024

A German court ruled AfD as a 'suspected' far-right extremist organization, enabling BfV to investigate and surveil members more easily. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Scholz calls for joint opposition against far-right DW 01/31/2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urges democratic parties to stand together against threats to democracy
Scholz invokes Germany's Nazi past and calls on voters to reject the far-right Alternative for Germany party [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

How does Germany ban foreign far-right extremists? DW 01/31/2024

Austrian far-right extremist Martin Sellner defied a plan to ban him from entering Germany and live-streamed his journey to the German border.
Sellner gained public attention after speaking at a gathering of far-right extremists and presenting a 'masterplan' to forcibly 'remigrate' foreigners from Germany. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

Germany considers entry ban on Austrian behind mass deportation plan

German authorities are considering an entry ban for Martin Sellner, the far-right Austrian who has a masterplan for the deportation of immigrants.
Members of the Bundestag's interior affairs committee are examining the possibility of banning Sellner from entering Germany if he is deemed a threat to democratic stability.
The proposal has support from across political parties, but legal hurdles need to be carefully examined before taking any action. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Marches against the far-right draw over 150,000 DW 01/20/2024

Secret plans to deport migrants and minorities have sparked pro-democracy protests in Germany.
Tens of thousands of people gathered in cities across the country to defend democracy and denounce far-right extremism. [ more ]
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3 months ago
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How does Germany ban foreign far-right extremists? DW 01/31/2024

Austrian far-right extremist Martin Sellner taunted German politicians by defying a proposed ban on him entering German soil.
Sellner live-streamed his journey to the German border, culminating in a brief encounter with German police who let him pass into Bavaria. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Education

Libs of TikTok Creator Will Now Help Decide What Students in Oklahoma Are Allowed to Read

Public schools and libraries in the US received bomb threats after accusations made by far-right TikTok account Libs of TikTok.
Chaya Raichik, the creator of the account, has been appointed to Oklahoma's Library Media Advisory Committee, where she will have a say in what students can read. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Education

German teachers bullied from school receive prize DW 11/22/2023

Teachers in Germany were hounded out of their school after writing an open letter about far-right extremism.
After the incident, the teachers received civil courage prizes and found new jobs as public figures.
Germany has seen a rise in attacks on teachers. [ more ]
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