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German voters weigh options ahead of election hinging on immigration, sluggish economy

Elections

Germany heads to the polls on Sunday, with the country’s stagnant economy and heated rows over immigration policy dominating conversations on the campaign trail.

Is the Russian flag a symbol of war?

Ukraine

Russian opposition leaders and thousands of supporters rally in Berlin against Putin

Ukraine
two white wind turbines outside

War in Ukraine speeding up Germany’s transition to renewables

The Big Fix
Denmark's military officers stand next to a Leopard 2A7 tank at the Tapa Military Camp, in Estonia, Jan. 19, 2023.

Tanks for Ukraine are ‘ready to go’ when Germany and US strike a deal, retired Navy Adm. says

Ukraine
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Parliament buildings over looks the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland, Oct. 28, 2022. 

State reformation: Part I

Critical State

This week’s Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, takes a deep dive into what might happen should Ireland and Northern Ireland fall under one government again.

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Revealed: Untold story of the CIA/Stasi double agent abandoned after 22 years of service

A double agent who operated for the CIA and the Dutch security service against the Stasi tells his story for the first time.

travelers tagging bags

‘The summer of stress’: Amid airline staffing shortages, lost luggage rates have soared

Business, Economics and Jobs

Thousands of passengers are arriving at their destinations without their luggage and little idea if they will ever see it again.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as French President Emmanuel Macron, looks on before a meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine

Many Germans fear ‘active participation in war’ as country increases military aid to Ukraine

Ukraine

The German public has been reluctant to become involved in Ukraine’s war. But the government in Berlin plans to deliver on a promise that Chancellor Olaf Scholz made in February to supply military assistance, citing a “turning point” for Europe.

Volunteers waiting for refugees from Ukraine stand at information desks at the main train station in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. 

Ukraine’s LGBTQ community finds refuge in Berlin

Ukraine

At least 10 Berlin organizations are working together to provide new arrivals with information on where to access LGBTQ-friendly accommodation, legal advice and health care. 

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