These maps of support for Germany’s far-right AfD lay bare the depth of the urban-rural divide
Rolf Frankenberger, University of Tübingen The process of industrialisation, globalisation and urbanisation – spreading out from urban centres into the countryside – is one of the core developments of modern…
Germany: Proposals to deport or exile Palestinians from Gaza unacceptable under international law
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier jointly rejected proposals to displace Palestinians from Gaza, reaffirming their support for a two-state solution in opposition to recent U.S.…
Germany turns back thousands of undocumented migrants, figures show
Nearly 13,800 people lacking proper documentation were denied entry or turned back at Germany’s borders since the expansion of temporary border controls in mid-September last year, the country’s federal police…
Manuel Neuer has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at Bayern Munich
Former Germany international goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at Bayern Munich until June 2026, the record German champions announced on Monday. Since…
Protest in Berlin against the far right
A large demonstration against the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been announced in the German capital Berlin today.Tens of thousands are expected to participate in the protest…
Leverkusen book place in the UEFA Champions League
Leverkusen booked their place in the UEFA Champions League last 16 with a 2-0 win against Sparta Praha, while Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will have to battle through the…
Germany lowers its forecast for the economy
Germany’s government is downgrading its growth forecast for 2025 and believes the country’s economy will grow by 0.3 percent this year. The previous forecast, presented in October, was for 1.1…
Eintracht Frankfurt fail to close gap on second-placed Bayer Leverkusen
Hugo Ekitike’s brace wasn’t enough as third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt failed to close the gap on second-placed Bayer Leverkusen after Hoffenheim snatched a late 2-2 draw thanks to Adam Hlozek’s stoppage-time…
Two killed in knife attack in Germany
Two people, a 41-year-old man and a two-year-old child, have been killed and two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a knife attack in a park…
Germany is prepared to impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States
Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economics Robert Habeck has warned that Germany is prepared to impose retaliatory tariffs if the United States proceeds with new import duties on German…