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The Germans have long been known for their love of notes and coins. Businesses, however, are slowly moving away from cash. Younger people prefer to pay by app, and the European Central Bank is also contemplating a digital euro.

Germany’s main opposition party is trying to get a rid of a member and former head of the country’s domestic intelligence agency after he complained about what he said was a move toward “eliminatory racism against whites.”

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's main opposition party is trying to get a rid of a member and former head of the country's domestic intelligence agency after he complained about what he said was a move toward “eliminatory racism against whites.”

The Social Democrat Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been reelected as German president delivering a widely-praised speech in the Bundestag. In an increasingly polarized Germany, his job could become more difficult.

Any serious fight against the dangers emanating from the far right must begin with the dismantling of the opaque and conspiratorial Verfassungsschutz.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who has been endorsed by most mainstream political parties, is seeking a second term as the largely ceremonial head of…

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who has been endorsed by most mainstream political parties, is seeking a second term as the largely ceremonial head of…

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who has been endorsed by most mainstream political parties, is seeking a second term as the largely ceremonial head of…

BERLIN (AP) — A special parliamentary assembly meets Sunday to elect Germany’s...

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who has been endorsed by most mainstream political parties, is seeking a second term as the largely ceremonial head of…