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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Germany.​ ​​​According to Freedom House, "state governments have considerable authority over matters such as education, policing, taxation and spending". Germany's relationship to the European Union remains key. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Europe.

German Chancellor Merkel Stepping Down as CDU Leader

by DC Editors - December 8, 2018

German Chancellor Stepping Down as CDU Leader

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is stepping down after 18 years as the party leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Germany

Deutsche Bank Offices Raided in Panama Papers Corruption Probe

by DC Editors - November 30, 2018

Panama Papers Corruption

Police raided six Deutsche Bank offices in and around Frankfurt on Thursday over money laundering allegations linked to the “Panama Papers”.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Europe, Germany, Worldwide Corruption

Will Germany Mandate a Quota for Women in Parliament?

by DC Editors - November 18, 2018

Quota for Women in Parliament

The woman campaigning to succeed Angela Merkel as head of Germany’s Christian Democrats (CDU) said she may consider quotas to get more women in parliament.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Germany, Women Voting Rights

Europe Remembers WWI, One Of Deadliest Conflicts In Human History

by DC Editors - November 6, 2018

Europe Remembers One Of Deadliest Conflicts In Human History

Nearly 37 million soldiers and civilians are estimated to have been killed in World War I and many people view the 1914-1918 war as unnecessary.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Colonialism, England, Europe, France, Germany, Worldwide

Germany’s Iron Lady Begins Descent After Electoral Setback

by DC Editors - November 1, 2018

Germany's Iron Lady Begins Descent After Coalition's Electoral Setback

For the second time in a month, voters in a regional election in Germany have rebuffed Chancellor Angela Merkel’s governing coalition.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Germany

A Review of the Controversial New WWII book: The Phoney Victory

by Dr Nicolas Lewkowicz, PhD, FRHistS - October 15, 2018

New WWII book: The Phoney Victory

The Phoney Victory raises some interesting propositions regarding the participation of the United Kingdom in World War Two. However, it fails to consider the alternative geopolitical outcome.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, England, Europe, Germany

VIDEO: America and the ‘Good Germans’ Who Let Hitler Rise to Power

by DC Editors - September 26, 2018

VIDEO: Will Americans Be Like The “Good Germans” Who Let Hitler Rise To Power?

In his new documentary “Fahrenheit 11/9,” filmmaker Michael Moore looks at the rise of Hitler in Nazi Germany and compares it to the rise of Trump.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American Corruption, Germany

The Failure to Punish Bush For Lies About Iraq Has Damned Us

by Jack Jones - July 7, 2018

Punish Bush For Lies About Iraq

I think one of the reasons that we haven’t successfully prosecuted Republican Presidents stems from President Gerald Ford’s pardoning of President Nixon. That pardon has led to a culture of impunity.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Dictatorships, Germany, Iraq

German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yucel freed from Turkish jail

by DC Editors - February 17, 2018

German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yucel

A German-Turkish journalist was freed in Turkey after spending more than a year in jail without trial

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Germany, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Turkey

Mercedes apologises to China after quoting Dalai Lama

by DC Editors - February 7, 2018

Mercedes quoting Dalai Lama

Mercedes apologised for “hurting the feelings” of people in China after its Instagram quoted Tibet’s Dalai Lama

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, Capitalism and Big Business, China, Germany, Journalism and Free Speech, Tibetan People

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