German politician attacked in library as violence spreads

By admin May 8, 2024 No comment

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In the latest string of assaults targeting German politicians, Franziska Giffey, a prominent figure in the centre-left SPD and former mayor of Berlin, was attacked in a local library. She was struck on the head and neck with a bag containing hard objects. This incident follows several other assaults on politicians and campaign workers, particularly […]

Germany spying: Far-right party aide held in China spy probe

By admin April 23, 2024 No comment

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Prosecutors in Germany have apprehended an individual suspected of spying for China, who was identified as Jian G, 43, allegedly working as an assistant to AfD MEP Maximilian Krah. Jian G is accused of passing information about the European Parliament to Chinese intelligence and monitoring Chinese opposition figures in Germany. The timing of these allegations, […]

German ex-spy chief investigated for right-wing extremism

By admin February 2, 2024 No comment

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Hans-Georg Maassen, formerly in charge of countering neo-Nazis in Germany, is now under investigation for suspected right-wing extremism by the intelligence agency he led until 2018. Maassen revealed a letter from the Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) confirming the investigation, but the agency, citing data protection rules, cannot comment on individual

German far-right met to plan ‘mass deportations’

By admin January 12, 2024 No comment

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has condemned an alleged far-right meeting where plans to deport millions of people, including German citizens, were discussed. The secret gathering, reported by Correctiv, included senior figures from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and neo-Nazis from Germany and Austria. The focus was on “remigration,” the removal of

German Politician Detained Following Complaint Over Nazi Slogan

By admin October 31, 2023 No comment

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A young politician from the far-right in Germany was arrested on allegations of displaying Nazi symbols, specifically after the “Sieg Heil” phrase was heard from the headquarters of a fraternity he is associated with. Daniel Halemba, who was elected to the Bavarian parliament recently, was detained just hours before he could gain immunity as an […]

Bavaria election: Toxic campaign heralds big vote for Germany’s populists

By admin October 7, 2023 No comment

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In Germany’s largest state, Bavaria, voters recently participated in a contentious parliamentary election marked by a toxic atmosphere and the rise of populist forces. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) aimed for a strong showing but faced accusations of manipulating the truth for political gain, while claiming to be victims of physical attacks and