The Reichstag fire’s lesson to guard democracy
On the night of Feb. 27, 1933, an arsonist attacked the Reichstag, Germany’s historic parliamentary building. It was a ...
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A 'Day Without Immigrants'? What to know about closures, demonstrations across the country
In cities across the country Monday, pockets of shops and restaurants were closed and some children were held out of school amid “A Day Without Immigrants,’’ a social media-driven protest ...
German police on alert after Islamic State calls for carnival attacks
Police are on high alert ahead of Germany's traditional carnival celebrations this week after social media connected to the ...
Resurgence of Germany’s Left exposes fragmented, polarised electorate
The resurgence of the far-left Left Party, as well as a historic result for the far-right AfD, demonstrates growing support ...
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The Far Right Just Made Terrifying New Gains in Germany
One lesson from an Alternative für Deutschland rally and this weekend’s election results: The Cold War never ended.
MAGA Has Found a New Model
G ERMANY’S DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE AGENCY has classified part of the AfD, founded in 2013, as extremist, warning that it is a ...
Far-right demonstrators in Berlin met by counter-protesters on day before German election
Around 150 far-right protesters marched through downtown Berlin on Saturday demanding an end to Germany’s current immigration policy.