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nysun.com • Politics • Germany

Germany's governing coalition, formed despite a rightist majority in the recent elections, faces challenges due to compromises that hinder swift progress on a conservative agenda and the rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

bbc.com • Politics • Germany

Germany holds a high-stakes election with the conservative leader Friedrich Merz favored to win, but the far-right AfD is poised to become the second-largest party, raising concerns about migration and security.

thelocal.de • Politics • Germany

Over 1,600 Berlin residents sued the citizenship office in 2024 due to significant delays in processing applications, a 313 percent increase from the previous year, largely attributed to a new online system and understaffing.

spectator.co.uk • Politics • Germany

Germany's domestic intelligence service's labeling of the AfD as 'right-wing extremist' is escalating, potentially leading to a ban and severe consequences for its members.

irishtimes.com • Politics • Germany

Friedrich Merz's failure to secure a parliamentary majority in his initial chancellor vote plunges German politics into uncharted territory.

thelocal.de • Politics • Germany

After an initial failed vote, Friedrich Merz was elected Chancellor of Germany in a second Bundestag vote, securing the necessary majority to form a new coalition government.

thelocal.de • Politics • Germany

Following the classification of the AfD as a right-wing extremist group by Germany's domestic intelligence agency, the author argues for a ban on the party due to its dangerous ideology and growing influence.

thelocal.de • Politics • Germany

Former AfD leader Frauke Petry plans to launch a new German political party aiming for an anti-statist platform and a renewed cultural connection to the West.

nysun.com • Politics • Germany

Germany's newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces challenges from the resurgent right-wing AfD party, navigating internal political tensions and external pressures regarding Ukraine and relations with the United States.

thelocal.de • Politics • Germany

Germany's new government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has implemented stricter border controls, rejecting most asylum seekers to curb irregular immigration and counter the rise of the far-right AfD.

thetimes.com • Politics • Germany

German authorities arrested five teenagers suspected of belonging to a neo-Nazi group involved in arson attacks and online recruitment.

foreignpolicy.com • Politics • Germany

This article analyzes the challenges faced by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, exploring his political background, policy decisions, and the broader context of German and Western conservatism.

foreignpolicy.com • Politics • Germany

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's significant electoral gains have propelled it to the center of German politics, forcing mainstream parties to confront its influence.

nbcnews.com • Politics • Germany

The Trump administration defended Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, despite its extremist views and Nazi echoes, arguing that the German government's actions against it are undemocratic.

brusselstimes.com • Crime • Germany

German police are conducting an ongoing manhunt for the perpetrator(s) of a double homicide in Bad Nauheim, Hesse, where two Turkish men were found dead.

cnn.com • Crime • Germany

German police have launched a murder investigation into the death of bestselling novelist Alexandra Fröhlich, who was found dead on her houseboat in Hamburg.

dailymail.co.uk • Crime • Germany

A police officer is critically injured after a knifeman attacks an anti-Islam rally in Mannheim, Germany, injuring six others before being shot dead.

irishtimes.com • Business • Germany

German Tesla taxi drivers are experiencing customer resistance due to Elon Musk's controversial political actions, impacting Tesla's sales and brand image in Germany.

nytimes.com • Business • Germany

A former Siemens chief financial officer, Heinz-Joachim Neubürger, died by apparent suicide days after settling a long-running bribery scandal lawsuit.

reuters.com • Business • Germany

Intel's $33 billion investment in two new chip-making plants in Magdeburg, Germany, marks the largest foreign investment in the country's history and signifies Germany's efforts to bolster its semiconductor industry.

wsj.com • Business • Germany

PPF Group made a bid to increase its stake in ProSiebenSat.1 Media, offering a premium over MediaForEurope's takeover bid but stopping short of a full takeover.

nytimes.com • History • Germany

This New York Times article reviews Peter Fritzsche's book, 'Hitler's First Hundred Days,' which details the rapid and audacious transformation of Germany under Hitler's rule after his appointment as chancellor in 1933.

lrb.co.uk • History • Germany

Lyndal Roper's book re-examines the German Peasants' War of 1524-25, revealing it as a complex uprising driven by religious grievances, economic factors, and a nascent sense of political consciousness.

theatlantic.com • History • Germany

The article details Hitler's implementation of high tariffs in Germany, driven by nationalist ideology and despite warnings of economic repercussions, ultimately foreshadowing his broader war aims.

warfarehistorynetwork.com • History • Germany

This article details the horrific history of Buchenwald concentration camp, highlighting its brutal conditions, the cruelty of its guards, and the resilience of its prisoners.

theatlantic.com • History • Germany

This article details how wealthy German industrialists initially financed Hitler's rise to power, later suffering consequences for their actions and complicity in the Nazi regime.

energy-storage.news • Energy • Germany

BW ESS and Zelos are collaborating on a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Germany, aiming to reach the ready-to-build stage by 2027.