#theguardian.com. × German parliament rejects immigration bill backed by far right. Plan to tighten migration policy was brought by the opposition leader Friedrich Merz with the help of AfD
#Jan.31.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Europe live: Germany’s parliament delays discussion on draft law aimed at controlling migration. Bundestag set to review Influx Limitation Act, which looks to tighten rules in existing laws on residence as Friedrich Merz grapples with rise of far right
#Jan.31.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × ‘Did they learn nothing?’: Auschwitz survivor to return German honour over AfD vote role. Albrecht Weinberg ‘horrified’ that MPs relied on far-right party to pass anti-immigration motion
#Jan.30.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Angela Merkel rebukes successor for alliance with far-right AfD on anti-immigration motion. Merkel made a rare public statement criticising the CDU leader, Friedrich Merz, for breaking a ‘firewall’ in the Bundestag vote
#Jan.30.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Merkel says Merz ‘wrong’ for pushing though German migration proposal with far right in rare criticism of successor – Europe live. Former chancellor issues rare criticism of leader of CDU/CSU after radical plans to restrict migration supported by far-right
#Jan.30.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Olaf Scholz attacks rival’s ‘unforgivable mistake’ as AfD backs migration plan. Opposition leader Friedrich Merz accused of breaking longstanding political firewall against far-right populists
#Jan.29.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Europe live: ‘Not possible’ to draw line under German history, president says amid Elon Musk’s AfD support. German opposition leader Friedrich Merz will bring controversial proposals to radically change asylum and immigration laws before parliament today
#Jan.29.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Olaf Scholz says borders ‘must not be moved by force’ after Trump Greenland comments. German chancellor speaks alongside Mette Frederiksen as Danish leader calls for greater cooperation in Europe
#Jan.28.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Fears for ‘security of Jews worldwide’ in wake of Elon Musk AfD speech. Top US Jewish advocate Halie Soifer calls Trump adviser’s address to far-right Germany rally ‘incredibly dangerous’
#Jan.28.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × ‘Memory hurts, memory guides’: Auschwitz survivors mark anniversary with warnings over rising antisemitism. Elderly former inmates gather for perhaps final time and urge vigilance against resurgent European far right
#Jan.27.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × German opposition leader vows to push asylum law change after killings. Friedrich Merz, favourite to become next chancellor, says he bring proposals before parliament despite possible need for support from AfD
#Jan.27.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Belarus opposition and western leaders denounce stage-managed Lukashenko victory. German foreign minister calls election ‘bitter day’, while Vladimir Putin congratulates autocrat on ‘confident victory’
#Jan.27.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Germany too focused on past guilt, Elon Musk tells AfD event – video. Tesla and SpaceX boss makes supportive speech at a campaign event for the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party in eastern Germany
#Jan.26.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Elon Musk makes surprise appearance at AfD event in eastern Germany. Tycoon tells 4,500 people at campaign event in Halle to be proud of German culture in speech via video link
#Jan.25.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Woman charged after death of US patrol agent in gunfight near Canadian border. Teresa Youngblut, 21, charged with weapons crimes over highway shootout in which German man also died
#Jan.24.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × German opposition leader ramps up immigration rhetoric after knife attack. Friedrich Merz says he will boost border controls if he wins power in next month’s elections
#Jan.23.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Outcry in Italy over German board game based on Sicily’s mafia wars. Sister of murdered judge Giovanni Falcone describes it as an offence to all those who have fought organised crime
#Jan.23.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Afghan man arrested after deadly knife attack in German park. Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns ‘act of terror’ in Aschaffenburg that killed two people including toddler
#Jan.22.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Tusk tells Europeans ‘keep your heads high’ but warns ‘time of comfort is over’ – Europe live. Leader of Poland, which holds the EU presidency, tells parliament that conflict and uncontrolled technological progress is creating challenges for bloc
#Jan.22.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × ‘The gesture speaks for itself’: Germans respond to Musk’s apparent Nazi salute. Some say it was an unambiguous Nazi salute but others are unsure and say focus should be on Musk’s stated support for far-right
#Jan.21.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × ‘Discovered’ diaries of British socialite Unity Mitford reveal Hitler relationship. Diaries, believed to be genuine, chronicle 139 pre-war meetings between antisemitic aristocrat and Nazi leader
#Jan.18.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Narrow escape for man who clung to German high-speed train for 20 miles. Man jumped on to bracket between carriages after doors closed and hung on as train sped along at 170mph
#Jan.17.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Elon Musk’s attempts to sway German and UK politics thought ‘unacceptable’ – poll. Exclusive: Majority polled by YouGov viewed billionaire negatively – except among Reform UK and AfD voters
#Jan.17.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. × Syrians in Germany ask to be allowed to visit home and keep protected status. Refugee organisations say many want to ‘go and have a look’ after fall of Assad regime but fear losing asylum rights
#Jan.16.2025 ×
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