Mass deportations and separate schools for refugees: The far-right AfD’s vision for Germany

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has surged to first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, winning 44% of the vote. But the anti-immigrant, pro-Russian party fell three seats short of an absolute majority,

Germany cannot defend itself without new debt, says finance minister

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Germany cannot defend itself without taking on new debt, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Tuesday, justifying rising defence spending amid growing threats.

A Far-Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader

Chancellor Friedrich Merz was a drag on his conservative party in its disastrous loss to the far right in a state election. He has vowed better communication, but no policy changes.

Germany Built a Firewall Against the Far Right. It’s on the Verge of Collapse.

RAGUHN-JESSNITZ, Germany — The first brick to fall in Germany’s so-called firewall against the far right was this town of some 9,000 people in the small eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt.
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What to know about Germany’s drone attack accusations against Russia

German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.

Germany’s ‘Firewall’ Against the Far Right Is Being Tested as Never Before

A blowout win by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in a state election has revealed a split among voters about whether to uphold a decades-old strategy for sidelining extremists.

Germany, France and Poland display unity in Weimar amid Russia dispute

Germany, France and Poland aimed to display unity on Thursday in the face of hybrid attacks from Russia, days after Berlin formally accused Moscow of being behind an attempted attack involving an