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In Germany, 10 million people excluded from upcoming vote

Germany's federal election campaign is in full swing, but millions of non-German citizens who live and work in the country will not be able to cast...

26.01.2025 30

Helen Whittle

How will social media shape Germany's election campaign?

After Donald Trump's US election win and with an early federal election slated to take place in Germany on February 23, questions are being asked...

17.11.2024 10

Helen Whittle

Germany passes controversial antisemitism resolution

The German lower house of parliament has passed a highly controversial resolution to combat antisemitism — despite opposition from legal experts,...

07.11.2024 5

Helen Whittle

Germany votes on controversial antisemitism resolution

The German government aims to make state funding for culture and science depend on adhering to a controversial antisemitism definition. Many legal...

07.11.2024 2

Helen Whittle

Why COVID still splits German society

Masks, lockdowns and social distancing: Rarely has government policy polarized society as it did during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts and...

19.10.2024 3

Helen Whittle

German government plans to reform adoption law

The Justice Ministry has published a draft bill detailing reforms to adoption in Germany. According to the plans, unmarried couples will be able to...

10.10.2024 4