New rules for German party financing from public purse could threaten right wing surge
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Talks on Future of Europe Postponed Until December
If Europe cannot work together on major issues like economics and immigration then the institution risks going back to what it was before the Cold War when countries were bitterly divided along ideological lines.
German Prime Minister Merkel’s Allies Want to Limit Refugees
Even though Germany has been a willing and active participant in accepting the high number of refugees, it must, as with all countries, be able to control its border and the number of people that would like to enter into the country
Germany Plans to Limit Incentives For Migrants
Germany, the EU country who has taken in the most refugees is planning on limiting the incentives for future refugees as it struggles to handle its crisis.
Artist Ai Weiwei Travels For First Time With New Passport
Questions remain but Chinese political artist Ai Weiwei excited to be able to travel abroad again
Europe’s Romani Mark Grim Anniversary Amid Repression
Remembrance of the Holocaust is time for continental soul searching for Europe’s Romani peoples
Amid Numerous Crises, Syrian Civil War Continuing
As the Syrian Civil War continues into its 4th year of conflict, the United Nation’s Syrian envoy met with rebel opposition leaders for the first time since the beginning of the conflict
A German Anti-TPP Activist in New York City
Jurgen Maier, who came with his son, Johnny, is Director of the German NGO Forum Environment and Development, a network monitoring international negotiations and currently coordinating Germany’s campaign against TTIP.
Chinese Journalist Detention Raises Fresh Press Worries
Lawyer remains in prison after release of Chinese Journalist working for German newspaper Die Zeit
Greece’s Debt Repayment to Define European Century
“It should be really important that our work is marked by trust,” Germany’s powerful Chancellor Angela Merkel said about Greek debt repayment. Ultimately, the same is true for the success of the European project itself.