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Fri, 2 Jun 2023 13:56:53 +0200Suspicious Activity: What Are German Fighter Pilots Doing in China?
A handful of former German pilots are apparently now in China to provide military training – and are earning huge salaries for their services. Their activities have raised sensitive questions for German security officials.
Tue, 23 May 2023 14:01:44 +0200Normalization on the Extreme Right: Alternative for Germany Party Again Gaining Ground
The far-right Alternative for Germany party is polling better than it has in several years. With elections approaching next year in a trio of eastern German states, the AfD is seeking to find its way even closer to the political mainstream.
Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:39:56 +0200Horror Scenario: Germans Prepare for Possible Re-Election of Donald Trump
Berlin is preparing for the possibility that Donald Trump could beat Joe Biden in the next election. That outcome would likely be a disaster for Ukraine, NATO and the looming climate crisis. Diplomats have begun establishing contacts with the former ...
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:43:34 +0200Nipped in the Bud: Germany To Push Ahead With Limited Legalization of Cannabis
The coalition government in Berlin had big plans to legalize the possession and sale of cannabis in Germany. But the government was never as enthusiastic about the issue as it let on, and the plans it unveiled on Wednesday are very limited in scope c...
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:57:59 +0100Dubious Alliance: How Present Is the Far Right in Germany's New Peace Movement?
Putin’s war in Ukraine is unsettling many in Germany. A new peace movement is forming in the country, but it is stirring up the ghosts of German history – and has an open flank to the extreme right.
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Tue, 6 Jun 2023 16:15:01 +0200Norway and Russia Face Off in the Far North: The Shadow War
Russian trawlers appear to be angling for more than fish, sailors are taking an interest in bridges and spies are being uncovered: In the far north of Europe, the Kremlin appears to be increasing its activity, and Norway is paying close attention.
Thu, 25 May 2023 14:15:32 +0200Isabel Díaz Ayuso: Meet The Woman Spain Can't Stop Listening To
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has risen out of nowhere to political stardom. In Madrid, the regional president is on the verge of her next triumph, a success story that could pull Spanish conservatives to the right.
Fri, 19 May 2023 18:22:34 +0200Interview with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: "Two Percent Is the Minimum of What We Need"
In an interview, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg calls on Germany to quickly increase its defense spending and says he expects there will be a debate soon on whether to supply Ukraine with fighter jets.
Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:30:19 +0200Waiting in the Wings: Drone Maker Bayraktar Seen as Possible Erdoğan Successor
Selçuk Bayraktar changed the way modern warfare is waged, and some have begun calling him the Elon Musk of Turkey. Speculation is growing that he could follow in the footsteps of his father-in-law Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and rise to the top of Turkish...
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:17:49 +0200Britain in Crisis: The UK Faces a Steep Climb Out of a Deep Hole
Food shortages, moldy apartments, a lack of medical workers: The United Kingdom is facing a perfect storm of struggle, and millions are sliding into poverty. There is little to suggest that improvement will come anytime soon.