Embracing Extremism: The True Leader of Germany's Right Wing AfD
#International #Germany #GermanPolitics #AlternativeforGermany #RightWingPopulism #RightWingExtremism #EasternGermany
For years, Germany's far-right AfD party has seen multiple power struggles as the extremist wing under Björn Höcke sought to seize control․ Though he's not part of the leadership duo, Höcke has now reached his goal․
#International #Germany #GermanPolitics #AlternativeforGermany #RightWingPopulism #RightWingExtremism #EasternGermany
For years, Germany's far-right AfD party has seen multiple power struggles as the extremist wing under Björn Höcke sought to seize control․ Though he's not part of the leadership duo, Höcke has now reached his goal․
The Long Arm of the Mullahs: Hamburg Mosque Reportedly a Hotbed for Iranian Propaganda
#International #Germany #Iran #Islam #MuslimsinGermany
The Hamburg Islamic Center is considered the most important outpost of the Iranian regime in Germany․ But since it is also reportedly used to spread the mullahs’ propaganda across Europe, calls are growing for its work to be restricted․
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The Hamburg Islamic Center is considered the most important outpost of the Iranian regime in Germany․ But since it is also reportedly used to spread the mullahs’ propaganda across Europe, calls are growing for its work to be restricted․
High Society: High Hurdles Face Germany's Cannabis Legalization Plans
#International #Germany #Drugs #Cannabis
The German government is moving towards legalizing marijuana, creating an entirely new industry in the country․ But the effort faces significant challenges, including European law․
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The German government is moving towards legalizing marijuana, creating an entirely new industry in the country․ But the effort faces significant challenges, including European law․
A Year with Ex-Chancellor Merkel: "You're Done with Power Politics"
#International #Germany #AngelaMerkel #ChristianDemocraticUnion #History
After 16 years as Germany's political leader, she realized that it was time for someone new․ But one year after leaving office, Angela Merkel has yet to find closure – particularly as her legacy continues to look worse and worse․ DER SPIEGEL visited her to learn more about her present and her plans for the future․
#International #Germany #AngelaMerkel #ChristianDemocraticUnion #History
After 16 years as Germany's political leader, she realized that it was time for someone new․ But one year after leaving office, Angela Merkel has yet to find closure – particularly as her legacy continues to look worse and worse․ DER SPIEGEL visited her to learn more about her present and her plans for the future․
Prince Putsch and His Gang: The Motley Crew that Wanted To Topple the German Government
#International #Germany #RightWingExtremism #AlternativeforGermany #GermanPolitics
An obscure German blue blood is reportedly at the center of a strange plan to topple the German government foiled this week by the country's security services․ Observers are describing the development as a dangerous escalation of the Reichsbürger movement, whose followers want to overthrow Germany's leaders․
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An obscure German blue blood is reportedly at the center of a strange plan to topple the German government foiled this week by the country's security services․ Observers are describing the development as a dangerous escalation of the Reichsbürger movement, whose followers want to overthrow Germany's leaders․
The Weapons Dilemma: Germany Takes a Critical Look at Arms Exports
#International #Germany #Defense #GermanForeignPolicy #Ukraine
One of the main policy goals of Germany's current coalition government had been imposing stricter controls on arms imports․ But now it's becoming apparent that the status quo will likely remain in place – at least for now․
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One of the main policy goals of Germany's current coalition government had been imposing stricter controls on arms imports․ But now it's becoming apparent that the status quo will likely remain in place – at least for now․
Forty Marders for Kyiv: Germany Moves Forward with Tank Deliveries to Ukraine
#International #Germany #GermanForeignPolicy #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Ukraine
For months, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz resisted sending German infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine․ Now the country is to get them after all – and further deliveries are already being discussed․
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For months, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz resisted sending German infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine․ Now the country is to get them after all – and further deliveries are already being discussed․
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck: "We Have Gained Control Over the Crisis"
#International #Germany #NaturalGas #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #FossilFuels #RenewableEnergy #WindEnergy #SolarPower
Last year, it looked like Russia's war in Ukraine was going to plunge Germany and Europe into a deep recession and a winter of gas shortages․ Things have turned out differently, says Economy Minister Robert Habeck․ But major progress is still needed on climate protection․
#International #Germany #NaturalGas #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #FossilFuels #RenewableEnergy #WindEnergy #SolarPower
Last year, it looked like Russia's war in Ukraine was going to plunge Germany and Europe into a deep recession and a winter of gas shortages․ Things have turned out differently, says Economy Minister Robert Habeck․ But major progress is still needed on climate protection․
The Bad News Bundeswehr: An Examination of the Truly Dire State of Germany's Military
#International #Germany #Bundeswehr #Defense #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #GermanPolitics
Last February, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that the country was going to invest substantially in its military․ But not much has happened since then․ And now Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has been replaced․ DER SPIEGEL takes a closer look at what is ailing the Bundeswehr․
#International #Germany #Bundeswehr #Defense #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #GermanPolitics
Last February, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that the country was going to invest substantially in its military․ But not much has happened since then․ And now Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has been replaced․ DER SPIEGEL takes a closer look at what is ailing the Bundeswehr․
A Life in Exile: Ukrainian Refugees in Germany, One Year Later
#International #Germany #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #AsylumandMigration
Just over a year ago, Vladimir Putin sent his army into Ukraine, forcing millions of Ukrainians into flight․ Hundreds of thousands ended up in Germany․ We checked in with some of them to find out how they have adjusted to their new lives․
#International #Germany #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #AsylumandMigration
Just over a year ago, Vladimir Putin sent his army into Ukraine, forcing millions of Ukrainians into flight․ Hundreds of thousands ended up in Germany․ We checked in with some of them to find out how they have adjusted to their new lives․