Germany

Berlin court pauses deportation of pro-Palestine activist pending conviction

The court also refrained from ruling on the permissibility of the slogan " From the river to the sea," commonly used at pro-Palestine protests. 

German parties form gov't that excludes AfD, far-right party that worries many Jews

AfD will not be part of Germany's government, despite coming in second during national elections earlier this year.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
09/04/2025

Irmgard Furchner, convicted in 2022 of complicity in Nazi crimes, dies at 99

Furchner had tried to avoid appearing in court by fleeing her senior home in Itzenhoe, a town in northern Germany, by taxi, the previous year. She was found in a local commuter train station.

By JTA STAFF
08/04/2025

HRW decries German proposal to revoke citizenship of antisemites, terror supporters

HRW warned the proposal lacked definitions for antisemites and terrorist supporters, risking arbitrary enforcement without clear legal safeguards.

Fearing further market meltdown, Germany's Merz calls for swift action on tariffs

Major stock indexes plunged on Monday as Trump showed no sign of backing away from his tariff plans.

By REUTERS
07/04/2025

'Perfect match': Tel Aviv and Berlin are now twin cities

Huldai added that the sisterhood of the two cities would help strengthen ties through "shared values, historical responsibility, and a commitment to a better future for the next generations."

Mercury gemstone and ritual knife found in Roman-era German Settlement

Discoveries challenge previous assumptions about Roman influence in the region, revealing extensive Roman activity and complex interactions with local populations.

Germany is failing to keep its most meaningful promise to protect Jews

Antisemitism never truly left Germany; it simply evolved. What was once largely the domain of far-right extremists has taken on new forms: leftist and Islamist antisemitism.

By NILS SCHWAGENSCHEIDT
06/04/2025

Court rules media lacked evidence in tax evasion report on Roman Abramovich

The ruling comes after Krone published an article earlier this year accusing Abramovich of orchestrating a complex offshore scheme to avoid paying millions in taxes.

German intel: Russia planning large-scale war, testing NATO resolve

Russia's military has increased by 30-50% since 2022, according to German intelligence findings.

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