Germany

German authorities have arrested Peter Fitzek, founder of the far-right “Kingdom of Germany,” a subgroup of the banned Reich Citizens movement, news reports said. Fitzek and three suspected ringleaders were detained following police raids in seven German states, including Saxony…

Germany’s parliament elected conservative leader Friedrich Merz as chancellor on Tuesday, following a second-round vote after an initial surprise setback, Anadolu Agency reported. The 69-year-old Christian Democrat (CDU/CSU) secured 325 votes in the 630-seat Bundestag, surpassing the required 316-vote absolute…

A recent poll by the Insa Institute for Bild am Sonntag reveals that 48% of Germans favor banning the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) classified it as a…

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), has officially classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a “proven extremist group,” Anadolu Agency reported. The announcement on May 2 follows a comprehensive…

A powerful exhibition titled, “Rojda – In Light of Memory,” is currently on display in Berlin, documenting the 2014 ISIS attack on the Yazidi heartland of Shingal (Sinjar), Rudaw reported. Running through May 5, it features photos, personal belongings, and…

Germany’s Green Party has called for the repeal of Berlin’s 2005 Neutrality Act, arguing it discriminates against Muslim women by banning religious symbols, including the hijab, for civil servants, Shafaq news reported. The law, which mandates ideological and religious neutrality…

The German government has launched a voluntary repatriation program offering Syrian refugees up to €4,000 ($4,555) per family to encourage their return to Syria, Anadolu Agency reported. According to official figures released Thursday, 464 Syrians have already taken advantage of…

Germany has paused Afghan refugee transfers from Pakistan for two weeks until its new coalition government takes office, affecting thousands awaiting relocation, Khaama Press reported. The decision, announced on Wednesday, follows public protests over migration policies after violent attacks linked…

Berlin has recorded a sharp rise in attacks on asylum seekers and refugee shelters, reflecting broader concerns over escalating far-right violence and stricter migration policies in Germany, the Guardian reported. Official figures requested by Green Party lawmakers show 77 assaults…

The Turkish community in Germany has expressed strong criticism of the coalition agreement between the Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD), arguing it neglects issues pertinent to the Muslim population, Daily Sabah reported. Following 45 days of negotiations…