With Germans facing an era of political and economic turbulence, the Alternative for Germany is resurgent. Mainstream politicians are struggling to respond.
Author: Erika Solomon
Meet the New Mayor: How a Refugee Won Over a Conservative German Town
The election of Ryyan Alshebl, a young man who fled Syria, offers surprising lessons for a Germany wrestling with its multicultural identity after an influx of refugees in 2015.
Berlin Confronts Russian Spies Hiding in Plain Sight
For years, Germany seemed to tolerate even flagrant Russian operations on its soil. But a new Cold War-like chill has now made the snooping difficult to ignore.
Germany Deems Youth Wing of Far-Right Party an Extremist Group
The party, Alternative for Germany, has been accused of radicalizing in recent years. Its youth wing is a threat to German democracy, the country’s domestic spy agency now says.
Germany Names Panel to Investigate 1972 Munich Olympics Attack
The commission’s creation stems in part from an agreement made last year to reassess German failures in handling the attack by Palestinian militants, which killed 11 Israeli athletes.
Nord Stream Sabotage Theories Deepen as Shreds of Evidence Emerge
Intelligence leaks surrounding the sabotage of the pipelines have provided more questions than answers. It may be in no one’s interest to reveal more.
War in Ukraine Puts Centuries of Swiss Neutrality to the Test
The Alpine state makes arms that Western allies want to send to Kyiv. Swiss law bans this, driving a national debate about whether its concept of neutrality should change.
Germany’s Scholz Visits Washington Amid Worries Over Ukraine War
Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives Friday for a quiet working visit with President Biden, sparking speculation that they will discuss tough questions on how to end the war.