Mainstream parties are changing laws to protect government institutions. Critics say the changes risk undermining democracy.
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State by State, Germany Relaxes Covid Rules, Even as Cases Surge
Though case numbers are at a record level, Germany is recording relatively few Covid deaths and stable hospitalization rates.
Germany Finds Suspected Omicron Variant Case
A couple returning from South Africa are Germany’s first confirmed Omicron cases. Italy confirmed a case in a traveler returning from Mozambique.
Germany Finds Suspected Omicron Variant Case
A recent arrival from South Africa had a coronavirus infection with several mutations typical of the Omicron variant, a regional health minister said.
Elite German Police Unit Disbanded Over Far-Right Group Chat
The move against the unit in Frankfurt is the latest by German authorities to clamp down on a rise in far-right networks in several state security units and in the military.
German Police Arrest Man With Right-Wing Links Over Death Threats
The suspect is accused of sending menacing letters to well-known progressives, including a lawyer, a politician and a comedian.
Driver Slams Car Into German Carnival Crowd
The police said they were “looking at all possibilities” after about 30 people, including children, were injured when a station wagon sped into pedestrians at a parade.
Killing of German Politician Is Treated as Possible Terrorist Act
A man suspected in the shooting of a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party this month had neo-Nazi links.