The government condemned the demonstrations, which drew tens of thousands of people. Some of the events included speakers tied to neo-Nazi groups.
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Horst Mahler, 89, Dies; Voice of the German Far Left, Then the Far Right
As a young lawyer and a Communist revolutionary, he helped start the violent Red Army Faction. Later, he went to prison as a Nazi apologist and Holocaust denier.
Germany’s Far-Right Party May Be Banned. Its Voters Fear Being Left Voiceless.
Supporters of the Alternative for Germany say they might quit voting if the party is outlawed. Some opponents are against such a move, too.
Merz Cracks the Trump Code With Friendly White House Meeting
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany spoke rarely but reverently, and found a warm reception in the Oval Office. Now he hopes to turn rapport into policy wins.
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor, Meets With Trump at White House
The German chancellor had come to Washington hoping to persuade President Trump to play a more active role in defending Ukraine.
German Police Arrest Five Teenagers in Domestic Terrorism Raid
The group planned and carried out arson attacks on buildings housing asylum seekers, authorities said, warning that far-right extremist organizations are increasingly attracting young people.
Russian Mercenary Found Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine by Finland Court
Voislav Torden, a commander in a Russian paramilitary group, was sentenced to life in prison for the attack and mutilation of Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.
A Europe in Emotional Shock Grapples With a New Era
It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone.
A Europe in Emotional Shock Grapples With a New Era
It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone.
In Former East Germany, the Hard-Right AfD Party Finds Most of Its Support
The former East Germany still votes virtually as a separate country — and increasingly for a party that has been linked to neo-Nazis.