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Outbreak at abattoir leaves Germany in difficult situation

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A coronavirus outbreak at a meat processing unit in Germany has forced many to go into the state of quarantine.

The government has asked thousands of people of remain in their homes. They will have to remain in their homes until they get permission to return to their normal life.

Almost all of them will have to undergo a test to check whether they have contacted the disease or not.

So far, as many as 650 people at the unit in the Germany’s north-west state of Gutersloh has been tested positive for the coronavirus. Till now, around 1,000 workers have been tested.

It is the worst outbreak that has been reported from the country in its recent history.

Meanwhile, those responsible to run the unit have apologized for the outbreak.

The fresh outbreak has put in the country in deep trouble. It is hoped that the country will recover from the crisis soon.

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Far-right attacker receives tough punishment of 21 years imprisonment

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A Norwegian youngster, who killed his step-sister and opened fire at a mosque, has been sentenced to as many as 21 year imprisonment.

The punishment has come with a minimum term of as many as 14 years – recently, the country has hiked the minimum term for hate crimes.

It is said that the attacker was inspired by similar attacks happened in New Zealand in the recent past.

The attack is one of the gravest crimes the country has seen in its recent history.

The far-right movement is not less active this part of the world.     

In the year 2011, similarly, a right-wing extremist carried out a horrific attack in the country. Unlike this time, his minimum sentence was at least four year shorter than what has been awarded to the latest case of far-right extremism.

It is high time for the European countries to look into this matter seriously. Norway is not the only European country struggling with the issue of far-right extremism.

Many European countries like Germany, Poland and Hungary are vulnerable to this issue.

Germany has recently reported several similar cases. In some states, even the rebirth of Neo-Nazism has been reported.

The development exposes a serious threat which needs urgent intervention.

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US to reduce its military presence in Germany

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Giving a clear message that the US will no longer sacrifice their wealth for the sake of the wellbeing of the entire western world – particularly their allies in the continent of Europe, the US has announced its plan to reduce the strength of its military capacity in Germany and several other European countries in the continent.

As many as 9,500 American is expected be withdrawn from the country of Germany by the month of September.

Earlier, the US urged their allies in the Europe to contribute more towards the security requirements of the North American Treaty Organisation, making its point clear that it might reduce its spending on the NATO in the near future itself.

The relation between the US and their NATO partners in Europe is at present in its lowest point. Since the induction of Donald Trump as the president of the world’s most powerful country in terms of military might and economic strength, the relation has been consistently worsening.

The withdrawn troops may either be redeployed elsewhere or be asked to return back to their respective base camps in the country, as per a media report published by an International media conglomerate.  

It is yet to be seen how the decision will affect the destiny of the global economy.  

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Hitler’s house to become police station

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The European country of Austria, in which the house of infamous dictator Adolf Hitler is located, has decided to turn his house into a police station.

It is an effort to eliminate the capability of the site to attract neo-Nazis and to prevent the transformation of the site as a meeting point of neo-Nazis.

The building was recently purchased by the Austrian government using a compulsory purchase order following a lengthy legal battle.

The transformation is expected to complete in few months itself. Probably in November, the inauguration of the proposed police station may happen.

As per a report published in an International media, an Austrian architecture firm will carry out the changes.

Hitler is one of the most fearful leaders the world has ever seen. Though the Nazi movement was stopped with the defeat of Germany in the Second World War, its supports still remain strong in certain pockets across Europe – particularly in Germany and Austria.

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Germany to rescue Lufthansa

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The European country of Germany has decided to offer a helping hand of renowned German-based airline Lufthansa.

The company has agreed to sign the rescue deal worth €9bn with the German government – which has timely come forward to save the airline company from collapse.

The airline conglomerate has been extremely affected by a fall in travel due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Recently, the company had to close its budget airline Germanwings.

What the deal means is that the German government will take at least 20% stake in the firm.

The deal is still only on papers. To see the deal get materialized, it needs the consent of the stakeholders of the company. The deal also needs the approval of the European Commission.

According to the rescue package, the German government will inject as many as €5.7bn in non-voting capital.

It is expected that the deal may help the airline company to overcome the present crisis.

It is yet to see whether the deal may inspire other European countries to come up with similar packages for their failing conglomerates.

The German example is closely watched by many. In the coming days, France and Italy may come up with similar measures as these countries have several compassing business houses at this moment.


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Germany, Austria relax border restrictions

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The European countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland have relaxed the restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak.

The relaxation will enable those who have been divided between the borders to reunite together.

Since early March, all countries of the Schengen open-border zone are under lockdown. The imposition of the lockdown halted road, rail, and air travel.

Since then, tens of thousands of people have made attempt to cross borders only to find them turned away by border officials.

Switzerland was one of the countries where severe restrictions were on place. In the country, only Swiss citizens, those with permanent work permits, and essential health workers were allowed entry.

The latest move has brought to end the hardship faced by those families and friends which has been separated because of the restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak.


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Germany makes public burning of EU flag punishable

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The European country of Germany has made public burning of the European Union flag or that of another country punishable.

Henceforth, the act will attract a serious punishment of over three year imprisonment. Hereafter, the act will be treated as a hate crime.

The German parliament has approved the motion which aims to make the act of public burning of the flags punishable.

As per the new law, the act of public burning of the aforesaid flags is equal to the crime of defiling the German flag.

The same law applies for the EU anthem also.

The move has cone after Social Democrat (SPD) complained about protesters’ burning of the Israeli flag in Berlin in 2017.

Meanwhile, Alternative for Germany, which is the most powerful party rightist party in the European country of Germany, has strongly condemned the new law.

They have called the act as excessive interference into the right to free speech and artistic expression.

Spain, Italy and Greece also have similar laws which ban desecration of the national flag.


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Far rightist infiltration identified in German army

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The European country of Germany has identified the infiltration of far-rightist elements in the German army.

The German police which investigate the illicit relation between a certain section of the military and the far right have seized some weapons and explosives from the house of a special forces soldier.

The middle aged person, who has been arrested in connection with the issue, has been under investigation for last few years – especially since the year 2017.

As per a report recently published by German military intelligence, there were 592 suspected far-right cases in the army last year.

The infliction of far-rightist elements in the Army is a serious issue. The German intelligence is keen to weed out this crisis.

Lately, Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer promised further investigation of possible extremist networks inside the army.


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Journalist accuses former Frech Prez of sexual assault

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A German journalist has accused former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing of sexual misconduct.

The French authority has initiated a detailed investigation into the alleged misconduct.

As per the statement given by the German reporter, the former leader touched her buttocks repeatedly during a 2018 interview.

It is learned that the global MeToo movement has inspired the journalist to reveal her unfortunate experience.

Meanwhile, the former President has denied the allegation leveled against him by the German journalist.

The incident has triggered a national wide debate on the matter.

In the coming days, the incident is expected to trigger wide discussion across the world.

Several activists have already come out strongly against the former President of France.


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Germany bans Gay Conversion Therapy

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The parliament of the European country of Germany has cleared a legislation which bans the controversial Gay Conversion Therapy.

The law means that any one which offers this service in future can be punished with a sentence of one year imprisonment.

The law also has provisions to impose a hefty fine on those who has been found to have offered this service.

The law has been brought in consideration of a report that the said practice can lead to several serious health issues including depression and can increase the risk of suicide.

As per what is known about the law now, the law is only applicable in the case of minors, though the legislation offers the power to punish the parents or legal guardians of minors if they are found to have forced their minor children to undergo the illegal therapy.

The therapy was one of the most controversial therapies existed in the country. The ban has been welcomed by many who have been fighting for this to come for years.

Many have called the law progressive.


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