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.
Author: Erika Solomon
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.
3 E.U. Countries Plan to Get Some Leopard 1 Tanks to Ukraine ‘Within Months’
The new initiative aims to boost Kyiv’s supply of tanks faster as more advanced tanks will take many months to arrive.
Germany to Allow Export of Older Leopard 1 Tanks to Ukraine
An older model than the already approved Leopard 2, the tanks will need refurbishment and could face ammunition shortages.