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The Far-Right Threat to Germany’s Democracy

The leaders of Germany’s far-right NPD seek to project the party as mainstream and reasonable. In truth, however, the party is a melting pot for racists, Hitler worshippers and enemies of democracy. There are plenty of reasons to ban the … Continue reading

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Politician Blasted for Support of Islamic Law

Does Sharia have a place in Germany? The interior minister of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate thinks it could, particularly in civil cases relating to marriage and divorce. But criticism of his comments has been fierce. Most politicians in Germany have … Continue reading

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Merkel coalition fears collapse after election humiliation (9)

Angela Merkel’s government suffered a humiliating defeat to the opposition Social Democrats and Greens in key city state elections in Berlin last night as divisions within her coalition over the Greek debt and the future of the euro deepened further. … Continue reading

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German Finance Minister Prepares for Possible Greek Bankruptcy (5)

With doubts growing about Greece’s ability to implement important savings measures and reforms, there are concerns that insolvency may be inevitable. In Germany, officials in Wolfgang Schäuble’s Finance Ministry are exploring what Athens’ financial collapse would mean for the euro zone. German … Continue reading

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Euro bail-out in doubt as “hysteria” sweeps Germany (7)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel no longer has enough coalition votes in the Bundestag to secure backing for Europe’s revamped rescue machinery, threatening a consitutional crisis in Germany and a fresh eruption of the euro debt saga. Mrs Merkel has cancelled … Continue reading

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Blast from the Past Has Merkel on the Defensive (2)

Criticism of Angela Merkel is nothing new. This week, though, it was ex-Chancellor Helmut Kohl who found sharp words for his erstwhile protégé. With her foreign minister also under fire, things are not looking good for Merkel in upcoming state elections. … Continue reading

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Merkel Seeks to Forestall a Conservative Revolt (6)

Many in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative Christian Democratic Union party are unhappy about Germany’s growing commitment to euro bailout packages and fear that the nation is being locked into a “transfer union” in which German taxpayers will end up bankrolling … Continue reading

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Irate Power Companies to Sue Berlin For Damages

Germany’s power companies are preparing to take legal action against the government’s decision to shut down their nuclear power plants. They say the new closure plan is too rigid and will prove more costly to them than the previous nuclear … Continue reading

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