German

German neo-Nazi rallies have doubled in size since last year

German lawmaker warns of the mainstreaming of far-right ideology, calls for government to crack down on rallies from AfD populist party.

Over 90% of German Jewish pensioners below the poverty line

Jewish community org calls for government to provide cost of living stipends to lift elderly German Jews out of poverty.

After death sentence in Iran:

Germany expels two Iranian diplomats

Germany expels two Iranian diplomats after authorities in Iran announce death sentence for Iranian-German over “terrorist activities”.

Germany:

Jewish leader’s bodyguard demoted for Nazi WhatsApp messages

Munich police in process of firing ex-bodyguard of Munich community head Charlotte Knobloch for antisemitic and pro-Hitler messages.

'Cowardly act of terrorism'

Countries in Europe denounce Jerusalem attack

Germany, Italy and France condemn ramming attack in which a 20-year-old and a six-year-old were murdered.

Germany:

Child killed and another injured after being hit by train

Local police confirm several young people were involved in the accident but do not provide further details.

Germany:

Antisemitism monitor slams AfD motion banning kosher slaughter

Felix Klein calls AfD motion to ban religious slaughter in Germany ‘fundamental attack on Jewish life.’

Emhoff visits synagogue and Holocaust memorial in Berlin

Second Gentleman wraps up tour of Poland and Germany which he said is crucial for his work combating antisemitism.

German NGOs sue Twitter over antisemitic posts

Landmark lawsuit seeks to compel Twitter to remove antisemitic content illegal under German law, including Holocaust denial.

Germany:

Knife-wielding man kills two, injures seven on train

The attacker, who was arrested by police, described as a "stateless Palestinian". The motive of the attack is not yet known.

Opposition mounts to Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt

Frankfurt politicians call for concert to be canceled, with move taking place to convince city and state governments to get behind campaign.

‘Antisemitism threatens democracy as a whole’

German antisemitism commissioner warns that combating antisemitism is a permanent responsibility.

Germany summons Iran's ambassador for a second time

German Foreign Minister summons Iran's ambassador to Berlin over rash of executions by Tehran.

Dusseldorf streets honouring antisemites renamed

Streets referencing antisemites and other problematic figures given new names in Germany city.

German Foreign Minister:

'It is important to blacklist IRGC as a terrorist organization'

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock doubles down on her call for the EU to blacklist Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corp.

Germany:

Iranian arrested over plot to commit attack

32-year-old suspected of procuring cyanide and ricin to commit an "Islamist-motivated" attack in Germany.

Maccabi Germany holds winter games for first time in 80 years

Athletic event held for first time since 1936 when it took place in Czechoslovakia at the onset of World War II.

Germany suspends guarantees for business with Iran

The move comes in response to Iran's crackdown on protests.

German Finance Minister:

'I learned from the light of Hanukkah that Putin will not win'

Minister Christian Lindner blasts Russian President over war in Ukraine, hints that his country will lead further sanctions.

German reform rabbi quits as report confirms allegations

Investigators concluded that abuse of power and sexual harassment occured at Germany’s liberal rabbinical seminary

After execution of protester:

Germany summons Iranian ambassador

Germany summons Iranian ambassador hours after individual who took part in anti-government protests was executed.

German fraternity hazing:

Students behind antisemitic attack get suspended sentences

Students from ultra-nationalist Heidelberg fraternity accused of beating Jewish student with belts will not serve jail time.

German Jewish leader possibly targeted in Iranian spy operation

Head of Germany’s main Jewish organization may have been targeted by Iranian spy, German security investigators have reveals.

German police raid far-right org planning to oust government

Thousands of police officers descended on the far-right group, raiding their offices and making numerous arrests.

Former secretary at Nazi concentration camp says she’s sorry

Lawyers for 97-year-old former secretary at Stutthoff ask for their client to be acquitted.

German mayor rejects demands to remove SS helmet from Nazi grave

Headstone of infamous leader of Nazi paramilitary wing criticized for containing ceremonial SS helmet.

EJC praises Germany for adopting national antisemitism strategy

Germany applauded for crafting first national antisemitism strategy to foster Jewish community.

Head of Central Council of Jews in Germany re-elected

Josef Schuster to serve third term as President of German Jewish community’s governing body.

German man behind violent neo-Nazi letters gets 6 years in jail

54-year old man who sent threatening letters to politicians, journalists and lawyers used acronym of neo-Nazi terrorist group.

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, France and Germany blast Iran after it announced it is enriching uranium to 60 percent at Fordow.

Germany:

97-year old ex-Nazi camp worker may be given 2-year sentence

Prosecutors in case of elderly ex-death camp secretary who tried to flee Germany ask for conviction for complicity in thousands of murders.

Shots fired at rabbi’s house in Essen, Germany

Shots from a pistol target house of rabbi close to famed Old Synagogue of Essen.

PA 'foreign minister' visits Holocaust memorial in Berlin

Visit comes months after PA chairman Abbas accused Israel of "50 holocausts" during meeting with German chancellor.

On Kristallnacht, Munich protesters compare COVID to Holocaust

Former Jewish leader clashes with demonstrators at Munich anti-vax protest on Kristallnacht.

In Germany, Kristallnacht goes by a different name. Here’s why.

'There are good reasons to reject the term' Kristallnacht, German journalist and author says.

Brandenburg:

'Jewish life and faith belong at the heart of our society'

Brandenburg's leader condemns antisemitism on 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

German Chancellor:

'EU considering further sanctions against Iran'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns Iranian crackdown on protests, says EU considering further steps against Iran.

Germany, EU mulling classifying IRGC as terror organization

German Foreign Minister says her country and the EU are examining whether to classify Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.

Swastikas scrawled on signs at Buchenwald memorial site

Signs at the memorial site of the former Nazi death camp vandalized with far-right symbols.

German neo-Nazi who planned 10 murders given life sentence

High court rejects appeal of last surviving member of far-right group accused of multiple murders, bomb attacks and bank robberies.

Neo-Nazi burns down Ukrainian refugee shelter in Germany

Shelter where 14 Ukrainian refugees lived burns to the ground after being set on fire by a suspected neo-Nazi.

German Jewish leader alarmed after success of far-right AfD

Far-right party's nearly doubling of electoral votes in state elections grave cause for concern, says president of German Jewish community.

German politicians commemorate attack on Halle synagogue

Three years after gunman tried to storm synagogue on Yom Kippur, Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirms commitment to fight right-wing extremism

Germany rejects Russian offer to renew Nord Stream gas exports

Putin's offer to reestablish natural gas exports to Germany through Nord Stream 2 pipeline rebuffed by German government.

Germany calls for EU sanctions over Iranian crackdown

Germany’s Foreign Minister urges entry bans, asset freezes against those responsible for repression of protesters in Iran.

Antisemitism on Yom Kippur:

Rock thrown at synagogue in Germany

Rock thrown at women’s section at the Orthodox synagogue in city of Hanover during Yom Kippur prayers. No injuries reported.

Defense Min. to meet German counterpart as soon as possible

Defense Min. Gantz, German Defense Min. Lambrecht, discuss Arrow-3 system, Ukraine war, and agree to meet at the 'earliest possible time.'

German prosecutors raid far-right AfD's headquarters

Far-right party accused of falsifying documents in reports to parliament.

Germany:

Broadcaster's code of conduct supports Israel's right to exist

Germany’s public broadcaster mandates that all employees support Israel’s right to exist.

Russia: Germany crossed ‘red line’ in sending arms to Ukraine

Russia threatens response after Germany announces additional shipment of weapons to Ukraine.

Second Jewish man attacked in Berlin

Jewish man brutally assaulted on Berlin subway only days after rabbi assaulted near Berlin train station.

Germany will not charge activist who assaulted elderly Jew

Jewish man at pro-Israel counter-protest who needs cane and oxygen tank to walk was punched in the face by pro-Palestinian activist.

Complaint filed with police against German foundations in Israel

Complaint filed against four German foundations registered in Israel based on Im Tirtzu report for alleged illegal activities.

German state rabbi attacked, subjected to antisemitic abuse

Rabbi of Potsdam assaulted in antisemitic attack in front of son at Berlin train station.

Cases of antisemitism continue to soar in Berlin

Attorney General's Office urges increased reporting of antisemitic incidents.

Lapid meets German Pres., emphasizes war on Iranian nukes

Israeli PM Lapid meets German Pres. Steinmeier to discuss Iran's nuclear program, thank him for fighting antisemitism.

Holocaust survivor:

'Lapid said: Get off the plane with me, this is our victory'

Holocaust survivor Shoshana Trister tells INN about her fear of getting off the plane in Germany and the PM's special appeal to her.

Iran:

'European powers taking steps in the path of the Zionist regime'

Iran blasts joint statement by Germany, France and Britain which raised "serious doubts" about Iran's sincerity in seeking nuclear deal.

German chancellor speaks out against Holocaust trivialization

Chancellor Olaf Scholz tells Holocaust event that “the fight against antisemitism has the highest priority.”

Pres. Herzog:

'Inconceivable' that Iran have weapons of mass destruction

'We must continue cultivating Israel-Germany partnership for the benefit of all of humanity,' Pres. Herzog says during Bundestag speech.