The vote in Pirna fits into the Alternative for Germany party’s strategy of “normalization.”
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Guy Stern, Who Fled Germany and Then Interrogated Nazis, Dies at 101
He escaped as a teenager and later became one of the Ritchie Boys, a secret Army program that recruited refugees to gather battlefield intelligence.
German Spy Official Goes on Trial Accused of Selling Secrets to Russia
The trial, held under stringent security conditions and expected to last months, caps one of the gravest espionage scandals in recent German history.
Germany Reaches a Budget With Promises on Ukraine
The government avoided extra borrowing for 2024, but must make cuts in programs to address climate change.
Berlin’s Vegan Food Scene Is Flourishing
Meatless menus used to be an oddity in Germany’s capital. Today, Berlin is bursting with creative vegan options, including Spanish tapas, Berliner-style doughnuts and even fast food.
Berlin’s Vegan Food Scene Is Flourishing
Meatless menus used to be an oddity in Germany’s capital. Today, Berlin is bursting with creative vegan options, including Spanish tapas, Berliner-style doughnuts and even fast food.
Ukrainian Refugees in Germany Weigh Tough Choice: Stay or Go Home
As refugees, they were welcomed with safety, services and jobs. As the war grinds on, giving that up is not a simple decision.
Munich Airport Resumes Operations After Major Snowfall
Heavy snow in Southern Germany on Saturday prompted authorities to shut the airport and rail station. Service at both remained limited on Sunday.
Germany’s Much-Vaunted Strategic Pivot Stalls
In the days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised to revitalize Germany’s military. Nearly two years on, major change has yet to be felt.
Germany to Override Debt Limit to Resolve Budget Crisis
Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged financial support for economic modernization and Ukraine, but will need backing for new borrowing to fill a spending gap.