Cameroonian women awarded German-Africa Prize 2023

The Africa Prize is awarded by the nonpartisan German Africa Foundation to Africans selected by a jury for their commitment to democracy, peace, human rights, economic development, science, arts, culture or society.

The 1st National Women’s Convention for Peace in Cameroon, an umbrella group…[Read more]

Germany’s shifting political landscape put to the test in key state votes

The German states of Bavaria and Hesse vote in regional elections on Sunday, in what is widely being seen as a test-case for Germany’s shifting political landscape.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to make gains in both states,
The German states of Bav…[Read more]

Germany records over 300% increase in antisemitic incidents

Since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, nearly 1,000 antisemitic incidents have been reported in Germany. Some of these acts include extreme violence and property destruction, a German association said.

Since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, nearly 1,000…[Read more]

German intelligence warns of heightened terror risk

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says the danger of a terror attack in the country is “higher than it has been for a long time.” It cited the October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent Israel-Hamas war as factors.

German intelligence warns of heightened terror risk

Germany’s domestic…[Read more]

German economy shrinks as household spending falls

Household spending dropped by 0.3%, driving the Germany economy into contraction in the three months to September.

The German economy shrank slightly by 0.1% in the three months to September, reversing the same level of growth seen in the previous quarter, according to the country’s statistics…[Read more]

German rail union warns of fresh strikes after talks fail

Germany’s train drivers’ union GDL on Friday announced further strike action after the breakdown of talks with national rail operator Deutsche Bahn.

The two sides have been trying to agree on a deal on working hours, with GDL wanting hours cut from 38 to 35 per week without affecting…[Read more]

Erdogan in tense talks in Germany as divisions over Gaza war deepen

Turkey’s president stresses need for ceasefire, while Germany’s Scholz backs Israel’s right to defend itself.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was on a brief and tense visit to Germany amid deep differences between the two NATO allies over the war in Gaza.

Erdogan has c…[Read more]

Palestine, world powers welcome Gaza cease-fire, swap deal

Major world powers, including U.S., U.K. and China, as well as the Palestinian president, have all welcomed the humanitarian truce and temporary cease-fire in Gaza.

“President Abbas and the leadership welcome the humanitarian truce agreement,” Hussein al-Sheikh, secretary-general of the…[Read more]

Nigeria and Germany sign $500 mln renewable energy and gas deal

ABUJA, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Nigerian and German companies on Tuesday signed two accords in Berlin that include a $500 million renewable energy pact and a gas export deal, further strengthening economic ties between the two nations, a presidential spokesperson said.

Union Bank of…[Read more]

Why Germany can’t square a €60 billion circle

As Germany’s divided coalition government grapples with how to plug a €60 billion hole in the federal budget following a bombshell ruling by the country’s top court, more financial trouble may be looming.

A ruling by the constitutional court last week is already forcing German leaders to reevaluat…[Read more]

Germany and Italy agree on joint ‘action plan’ including energy, technology, climate protection

BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Italy agreed Wednesday to work closer together in the fields of energy, technology, climate protection, security and cultural cooperation among other issues.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Premier Giorgia Melon…[Read more]

Germany freezes new spending as budget crisis deepens

Germany’s finance ministry has imposed a spending freeze on all federal ministries, deepening a budget crisis that has rocked the ruling coalition since a bombshell ruling by the country’s top court last week.

The finance ministry decision, which halts most new spending authorizations, f…[Read more]

German police crack down on pro-Palestine rallies, raising alarm

Berlin, Germany – Early-afternoon on Saturday in central Berlin, officers led an elderly German woman away to a police van so her sign could be checked.

She was preparing to attend a march calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Her banner, which said she was ashamed to be G…[Read more]

Wind of change: Germany gets serious about plans to make military ‘fit for war’

The return of full-scale armed conflict to Europe has Germany dramatically reframing its security policy.

With Russia and Ukraine still locked in combat after nearly two years and a major Israeli-Palestinian conflict underway, the European Union and NATO are feeling…[Read more]

Far-right German politician arrested after ‘Sieg Heil’ salutes heard

A legislator with the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party was arrested on Monday on charges including displaying forbidden totalitarian symbols, with neighbours of his fraternity complaining of often hearing the Nazi “Sieg Heil” victory salute.

Newly elected…[Read more]

Why Germany’s economic miracle is facing a new reality

Germany has come a long way in 100 years. Back in November 1923, people were trundling wheelbarrows stacked high with cash through its streets to buy a loaf of bread. Now its reputation is that of an economic powerhouse.

That episode of hyperinflation left deep scars on the nation’s psy…[Read more]

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau tells Israel to stop ‘killing of babies’

Canadian rime Minister Justin Trudeau has called on Israel to “exercise maximum restraint,” saying the killing “of women, of children, of babies” in Israel’s war on Gaza must stop.

The Israeli military stormed the Al-Shifa hospital, the largest in Gaza, on Wednesday in what it…[Read more]

How to mobilize cultural relations for climate action?

Climate Culture(s) Creative Lab
The EUNIC Climate Culture(s) Creative Lab occurred in Berlin from 22 to 28 June 2023. As part of the Goethe-Institut’s presidency of EUNIC in 2022-2023, the Lab brought new connections and collaboration among EUNIC members on environmental, climate, and c…[Read more]

German government tightens belt in new budget

After three years of big spending to cope with the COVID and Ukraine crises, Germany is imposing wide-ranging cuts in its new budget to reduce debt.

The German government presented its 2024 budget to the parliament on Tuesday, with Finance Minister Christian Lindner, of the neoliberal Free Democratic…[Read more]