Germany

October 26, 2023

Politics

The destructive power of love

Der Spiegel: Oskar Lafontaine and Sahra Wagenknecht, once the hope of Germany’s political Left, have transitioned into its disruptors. Married since 2014, their intricate relationship seems to reflect their complex impact on

Business

Germany, Once a Powerhouse, Is at an Economic ‘Standstill’

The New York Times: In 2023, Germany’s economy contracted by 0.3%, with industrial production declining for five consecutive months. This makes it one of the slowest-growing economies in the Eurozone. Farmers’ protests and labor strikes have exacerbated the situation, reflecting

January 18, 2024

What Wagenknecht plans – and how successful she can become

Politics

Der Spiegel: Prominent German Left Party member, Sahra Wagenknecht, has broken ranks to initiate a new left-wing political association called “Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht” (BSW).

Germany: Start talks to let Ukraine into EU

Politics

The Times: Germany has urged Ukraine to start formal EU accession talks before the end of the year and suggested that candidate countries should

Germany ‘Not Ukraine’s Ally,’ Top Official Says

December 6, 2023

Europe·World

Newsweek: German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that while Germany is aiding Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, Ukraine is not considered an ally of Germany. This clarification follows criticism of Germany’s

Shameful!

December 6, 2023

Europe·World

Der Spiegel editorial by Silke Fokken “Shameful!”: The disastrous PISA exam results confirm: Germany is behaving irresponsibly towards its children and young people. The results show that the country’s 15-year-olds scored the

Fear and anger rise in Germany over government’s handling of budget crisis

December 1, 2023

Europe·World

The Guardian: Germany is grappling with a severe budget crisis, triggered by a constitutional court ruling that prohibits the government from transferring €60 billion from its pandemic emergency fund to a climate

German charged with smuggling kit used to make sniper rifles to Russia

November 13, 2023

Europe·Russia·World

The Financial Times: A German businessman, identified as Ulli S, has been charged with smuggling engineering equipment worth millions of euros to Russia for manufacturing sniper rifles. This action contravenes the EU

The Far Right Is on the Rise in Germany and Scholz Is at a Loss

November 6, 2023

Politics

Bloomberg: The specter of German nationalism has returned, leaving citizens in the strongest contradictions about the development of Germany since the Second World War. This tension is also affecting the rest of

Rise in German unemployment points to cracks in eurozone labour market

November 3, 2023

Business

The Financial Times: The German labor market is showing signs of strain with the number of unemployed rising significantly in October, marking the highest increase in over a year. As the country’s

German president’s shame for colonial atrocities on Africa visit

November 2, 2023

Africa·Europe·World

The Times: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during his visit to Tanzania, has expressed deep shame and sought forgiveness for the atrocities committed by Germany during its colonial rule, particularly the brutal quashing

How Germany’s Greens Lost Their Luster

November 1, 2023

Politics

The New York Times: The German Green Party, which entered the government in 2021 with an historic election result and five cabinet positions, has seen its political fortunes decline significantly over the

European bans on pro-Palestinian protests and slogans test free speech

October 26, 2023

Politics

The Washington Post: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has sparked debates and actions across Europe, testing the Western world’s core principles of free speech and the right to peaceful assembly. As the conflict escalates

Israel-Hamas war cuts deep into Germany’s soul

October 22, 2023

Europe·World

Politico: The situation in Germany has become a hotbed for tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Pro-Palestinian protests in Berlin’s Neukölln neighborhood have escalated into violent confrontations. Public demonstrations chanting slogans like “From

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Germany

The destructive power of love

Germany, Once a Powerhouse, Is at an Economic ‘Standstill’

What Wagenknecht plans – and how successful she can become

Germany: Start talks to let Ukraine into EU

Germany ‘Not Ukraine’s Ally,’ Top Official Says

Shameful!

Fear and anger rise in Germany over government’s handling of budget crisis

German charged with smuggling kit used to make sniper rifles to Russia

The Far Right Is on the Rise in Germany and Scholz Is at a Loss

Rise in German unemployment points to cracks in eurozone labour market

German president’s shame for colonial atrocities on Africa visit

How Germany’s Greens Lost Their Luster

European bans on pro-Palestinian protests and slogans test free speech

Israel-Hamas war cuts deep into Germany’s soul

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