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Volker Witting | Rina Goldenberg, 02/17/2024February 17, 2024 Donald Trump's suggestion the US will no longer apply NATO's principle of collective defense should he become president again has sent shockwaves through Europe. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is annoyed by the current debate about European nuclear weapons."There is no reason to discuss the nuclear umbrella now," he told public broadcaster…

The Left Party's Sahra Wagenknecht, one of Germany's most controversial politicians, has announced plans to form a new party. Analysts say the far-right AfD should be most worried.

The Left Party's Sahra Wagenknecht, one of Germany's most controversial politicians, has finally announced plans to form a new party. Analysts say the far-right AfD should be most worried.

Bavarian Deputy State Premier Hubert Aiwanger has, for now, survived an antisemitism row and will keep his job. The decision has triggered widespread condemnation.

Left-wing extremist Lina E.has been found guilty in a German court of leading a series of violent attacks on neo-Nazis. The sprawling trial has sparked controversy and fears of extremism driven by leftist ideology.

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German NGOs have joined dozens of other humanitarian organizations in suspending their work in Afghanistan, after the Taliban banned women from working for the groups.

German NGOs have joined dozens of other humanitarian organizations in suspending their work in Afghanistan, after the Taliban banned women from working for the groups.

"Welcome culture" runs into resource realities: Already short-staffed and stretched thin, regional officials around Germany say their refugee efforts are getting to be too much.

Cologne's mayor said allowing the muezzin call to be heard was "a sign of respect." But Some are concerned over the involvement of Turkish Islamists at the mosque.