Germany
German Neo-Nazi Charged With Sending 116 Death Threats Using Name of Terror Group
The suspect also faces charges for attacking police, possessing child porn and weapons offences.
Black Writer Boycotts World’s Largest Book Fair Over Far-Right Publisher
“Racism and antisemitism are not opinions,” Jasmina Kuhnke told VICE World News, after Frankfurt Book Fair’s organisers told her far-right publishers would be allowed to participate on free speech grounds.
Far-Right ‘Berserker Clan’ Accused of Prepping for Armed Uprising in Germany
Police raids have been carried out across Germany against the group, which was allegedly gearing up for a so-called “Day X” when it intended to rise up against the government.
Ex-German Soldiers Charged With Forming Mercenary Group To Fight in Yemen
The two former paratroopers face terror charges over allegations they tried to recruit soldiers and police officers to fight the Houthis in Yemen, as part of a paramilitary they hoped Saudi Arabia would bankroll.
100-Year-Old Former Nazi Death Camp Guard Goes on Trial
The defendant, named only as Josef S., is the oldest person ever to face prosecution for Nazi-era crimes.
A 96-Year-Old Former Nazi Death Camp Secretary Went on the Run Ahead of Her Trial
Irmgard Furchner, who worked at the Stutthof concentration camp, sparked an hours-long search by police after she took a taxi from her care home to a metro station.
The Inside Story of How Berlin Took On Corporate Landlords and Won
The city of renters has spoken decisively in a referendum that could have a huge impact not just in Germany’s capital but across Europe.
Berlin Backs Referendum to Seize Properties From Mega Landlords
Up to 240,000 properties could be expropriated from landlords, after voters overwhelmingly backed a nonbinding referendum aimed at tackling the housing crisis in Germany's capital.
Man Shoots Cashier Dead After Being Refused Service for Not Wearing a Face Mask
The shooting has sparked concerns over the radicalisation of those opposed to COVID restrictions in Germany.
Neo-Nazi Music Festivals Are Funding Violent Extremism in Europe
Far-right music festivals where thousands of neo-Nazis gather to listen to racist rock music have become an important hub for extremists to network, raise funds, and plot violent action.
Far-Right Leader Says Kids Should Learn German Poems. But He Can't Name One.
AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla couldn’t name a German poem just moments after telling the actual child interviewing him that German kids needed to learn more about German folk songs and poems in school.