Germany

Germany’s conservative coalition, consisting of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), has emerged victorious in the parliamentary elections, securing 28.6% of the vote, Anadolu Agency reported citing the Electoral Commission on Monday. The far-right Alternative…

As Germany heads to the polls for its parliamentary election, concerns over the economy and the growing influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party dominate the political landscape. The AfD, known for its anti-immigrant stance, has surged to…

Approximately 10,000 asylum seekers from Iraq and the Kurdistan Region are at risk of deportation from Germany as political parties increasingly target immigrants for blame ahead of the upcoming elections, Rudaw reported. Irfan Karim from the Iraqi Refugees Union in…

Germany’s federal parliament Wednesday approved a contentious motion for stricter migration and asylum policies, proposed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), Khaama Press reported. The motion garnered support from the far-right Alternative for Germany…

Muslim students in Germany gathered in Frankfurt for their annual meeting, where discussions focused on various social issues, including racism and its impact on daily life, news outlet Global News reported. The session on racism, presented by a group of…

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has sparked outrage by distributing election flyers in Karlsruhe that resemble “deportation tickets,” targeting immigrant households, Anadolu Agency reported. The flyers, designed to mimic one-way flight tickets to “a safe country of origin,”…

According to local media reports, right-wing extremist crimes in Germany hit an all-time high last year, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. By November 30, 2024, police recorded 33,963 incidents classified as “politically motivated, right-wing crimes,” as stated by the RND media…

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and candidate for Chancellor of Germany, has proposed significant changes to the country’s immigration and asylum policies, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a recent interview, he emphasized the need to prioritize…

Germany is set to establish its first reporting center for anti-Muslim racism in the spring of 2025, Anadolu Agency reported. Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, which is home to over 1.7 million Muslims, the center, named MEDAR, will focus on documenting…

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck issued a warning on Monday to the public against fostering hatred towards Muslims and foreigners after a tragic incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Anadolu Agency reported. In a video message shared on social…