About 200,000 people protest across Germany against far-right AfD party
Chancellor says protests are ‘strong sign in favour of democracy’ as demonstrators gather in Berlin, Dresden, Hanover and other cities About 200,000 people have taken...
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‘The mood is heating up’: Germany fears strikes will play into hands of far right
Angry protests by farmers, hauliers and railway workers risk being exploited by populists such as Alternative für Deutschland The symbolism that German farmers chose to...
Rise in antisemitism ‘brings Germans back to most horrific times’
Exclusive: Commissioner condemns incidents targeting Jews but supports ‘basic right’ to protest Germany’s antisemitism commissioner has condemned the country’s recent increase in anti-Jewish violence, warning...
European leaders pledge crackdown on antisemitism as incidents rise
Bans on pro-Hamas celebrations and pro-Palestinian protests announced in several countries amid tensions Israel and Hamas at war – live updates Officials across Europe are...
Conservatives hold ground in German state elections in setback for Scholz
CDU and CSU likely to retain power in Hesse and Bavaria, highlighting discontent with chancellor’s coalition Germany’s opposition conservatives have held ground in the key...
Anthony Albanese announces $1bn defence deal with Germany before Nato talks
Berlin to buy 100 Boxer heavy weapon carriers made in Brisbane by German manufacturer Rheinmetall Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates...
Zelenskiy meets Macron and Scholz and repeats appeal for aircraft and arms for Ukraine
Ukrainian president urges Europe to send ‘long-range heavy weaponry’ as Macron says Europe’s future at stake Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Volodymyr Zelenskiy has...
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 347 of the invasion
Ukraine fights off fresh assault on Bakhmut; Olaf Scholz says western-supplied weapons will not be used to attack Russian territory See all our Russia-Ukraine war...
Olaf Scholz steers clear of pledging Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
Zelenskiy warned against delaying military support after German chancellor’s reluctance to commit at Davos summit Germany’s chancellor avoided committing to the supply of Leopard 2...
Germany’s Scholz backs more Balkan states joining EU
Chancellor says it is in Germany’s and Europe’s interest for Bosnia and others to join Croatia in bloc The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has said...
