"us as the European Union to talk directly to Putin. This was not supported by some countries, primarily the Baltic states. Poland was also against it as they were afraid that we did not have a common policy towards Russia."
Ten years after former Chancellor Angela Merkel insisted that "wir schaffen das" (we can do it), Germany is still grappling with the consequences of its migration policy. Meanwhile, an arrest warrant has been ordered for German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich after she failed to start her 18-month prison sentence for incitement and defamation. Below is a roundup of what Germany is talking about on Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31.