Germany

Study: Number of Muslims in Germany Approaches 7 Million for the First Time A recent study has shown that the number of Muslims residing in Germany has increased to between 6.6 and 7 million during the year 2025, constituting about…

German Court Blocks Blanket Cancellation of Afghan Resettlement Commitments ————————————— Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the government cannot collectively cancel previously approved resettlement commitments for Afghan nationals and must review each case individually. The ruling came after an…

Germany Records Surge in Anti-Muslim Incidents as Thousands Protest Far-Right AfD ————————————————— Germany witnessed an unprecedented rise in anti-Muslim incidents in 2025, according to the annual report of the German civil society alliance CLAIM. The coalition, which monitors Islamophobia and…

Germany Records Around Four Million Refugees and Displaced Persons ——————————— Germany’s Federal Statistical Office has reported that around four million refugees and displaced persons were living in the country in 2025, according to recent German media reports citing official data.…

German Report Warns of Rising Far-Right Influence in Football Stadiums ————————- A German media report and recent studies have warned of growing activity by far-right and neo-Nazi groups inside football stadiums, especially among supporters of third- and fourth-division clubs. According…

Germany Tightens Immigration Policies and Continues Deportations within Framework of Regional Cooperation —————————————- Amid the ongoing implementation of strict immigration policies in Germany, the government has increasingly emphasized the deportation of individuals with criminal records. These policies, which aim to…

German Greens Postpone Motion on Muslim Life Promotion Amid Political Debate ——————————– The German Green Party has postponed debate on a draft motion in the Bundestag aimed at promoting “diverse Muslim life” in Germany, following criticism from opposition parties and…

German Court Rules Headscarves Not Permitted for Judges in Courtrooms —————————– A court in Darmstadt, in the German state of Hesse, has ruled that judges and public prosecutors must maintain religious neutrality while performing their duties, determining that wearing a…

Study Finds 13% of People in Germany Experienced Discrimination in Daily Life ———————————– A recent study has found that discrimination remains present in everyday life in Germany, with around 13% of residents reporting that they experienced unequal treatment during the…

Debate Erupts in Germany After Interior Minister’s Remarks on Religious Symbols ————————————- A wave of political and social debate has emerged in Germany following remarks by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt regarding possible restrictions on religious symbols in public institutions. According…