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Germany Rushes to Expand Biometric Surveillance

Germany is risking its strong privacy tradition by rapidly advancing new biometric surveillance measures that may violate fundamental rights.

Angela Merkel to testify on her Afghanistan policy DW 12/02/2024

Angela Merkel will testify on the German government's unexpected response to the Taliban takeover.
The inquiry will assess the decision-making processes and evacuations in Afghanistan.

Germany bans group accused of Iran links and Hezbollah support, carries out raids

German government banned Islamic Center Hamburg for promoting Iranian leadership ideology and supporting Hezbollah. Mosque closed, assets confiscated.

German decision to release FSB hitman in prisoner swap not taken lightly'

The German government participated in a prisoner exchange with Russia and the West, releasing a jailed FSB hitman for the return of unlawfully detained individuals.

Georgia: Germany still open to Tbilisi EU membership DW 12/02/2024

Germany supports Georgia's EU membership bid amidst ongoing protests against the government.

German Reichsbuerger' coup plotters go on trial: Is democracy at stake?

The Reichsbuerger movement's extremist plot to overthrow the German government raises concerns about growing extremism in Europe and highlights the potential threat of radical ideologies gaining influence.

Germany Rushes to Expand Biometric Surveillance

Germany is risking its strong privacy tradition by rapidly advancing new biometric surveillance measures that may violate fundamental rights.

Angela Merkel to testify on her Afghanistan policy DW 12/02/2024

Angela Merkel will testify on the German government's unexpected response to the Taliban takeover.
The inquiry will assess the decision-making processes and evacuations in Afghanistan.

Germany bans group accused of Iran links and Hezbollah support, carries out raids

German government banned Islamic Center Hamburg for promoting Iranian leadership ideology and supporting Hezbollah. Mosque closed, assets confiscated.

German decision to release FSB hitman in prisoner swap not taken lightly'

The German government participated in a prisoner exchange with Russia and the West, releasing a jailed FSB hitman for the return of unlawfully detained individuals.

Georgia: Germany still open to Tbilisi EU membership DW 12/02/2024

Germany supports Georgia's EU membership bid amidst ongoing protests against the government.

German Reichsbuerger' coup plotters go on trial: Is democracy at stake?

The Reichsbuerger movement's extremist plot to overthrow the German government raises concerns about growing extremism in Europe and highlights the potential threat of radical ideologies gaining influence.
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German prosecutors indict 27 people in connection with an alleged far-right coup plot

German prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against 27 people, including a self-styled prince and a former far-right lawmaker, in connection with an alleged plot to topple the German government.
The suspects believed in conspiracy myths, including Reich Citizens and QAnon ideology, and planned to storm the parliament building in Berlin and negotiate a post-coup order primarily with Russia.

German prosecutors indict 27 people in connection with an alleged far-right coup plot

German prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against 27 people, including a self-styled prince and a former far-right lawmaker, in connection with an alleged plot to topple the German government.
The suspects believed in conspiracy myths, including Reich Citizens and QAnon ideology, and planned to storm the parliament building in Berlin and negotiate a post-coup order primarily with Russia.

German prosecutors indict 27 people in connection with an alleged far-right coup plot

German prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against 27 people, including a self-styled prince and a former far-right lawmaker, in connection with an alleged plot to topple the German government.
The suspects believed in conspiracy myths, including Reich Citizens and QAnon ideology, and planned to storm the parliament building in Berlin and negotiate a post-coup order primarily with Russia.

Germany's budget crisis: No clear way forward after coalition misses deadline

The German government missed a self-imposed deadline to reach a budget deal for 2024, raising concerns about political and fiscal paralysis.
The ruling coalition in Germany is facing disarray and struggles to plug a €17 billion gap in the 2024 budget due to differing political priorities.

Scholz addresses Bundestag over German budget crisis DW 11/28/2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is addressing lawmakers about his coalition government's budget crisis.
The German government's three-way ruling coalition plans to temporarily extend the lifting of restrictions on borrowing as part of a supplementary budget.
The Karlsruhe-based Constitutional Court's ruling vetoed government plans to use pandemic funds for climate and green industry projects.
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