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Berlin Volksbuhne swimming pool’s ‘Black people only’ event faces backlash, gets cancelled over security concerns amid racism and inclusion debate

Berlin’s Volksbuhne swimming pool has cancelled a planned event exclusively for Black communities after facing backlash over restricted access. The €300,000 temporary pool was due to close to the general public for six hours on August 14. Organisers cited security concerns, saying Black children and teenagers had faced right-wing and…

The Times of India

What Is Alternative for Germany? Fast-Rising Party Faces Fresh Ban Calls as More Than 1,000 Lawyers Speak Out

More than 1,000 German legal professionals have urged the Bundestag to ban the far-right AfD, citing its unconstitutional policies that threaten democracy, as the party's popularity rises.

International Business Times UK

Afghan man Farhad N. jailed for life for 2025 Munich car-ramming that killed two

The attack was one of several committed by foreign nationals in the run-up to last year's general election that inflamed debate on immigration and security.

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'They should have stepped in earlier': Berliners grapple with state response to deadly Pride attack

German law enforcement authorities faced criticism for failing to prevent a deadly vehicle and machete attack near Berlin's Pride parade on Saturday.

Euronews

German officials call for tighter extremism laws after Berlin Pride attack

Alternative für Deutschland, topping polls before state elections, accuses government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalism

The Guardian - UK

Questions mount after deadly Berlin Pride attack. Here's what to know

Berliners are mourning after a deadly attack near the city's Pride festival as questions grow about why the suspect was freed following a conviction linked to the Islamic State group

The Independent UK

Berlin Pride attack suspect ‘tried to join ISIS’ and was sentenced for planning serious violence just two months ago

Police identified the suspect as Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese heritage who was known to authorities

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Nazi opponent descendant tries to remove far-right party’s wreath at Hitler plot memorial event

AfD finished second in last year's German national election

The Independent UK

Descendant of Nazi opponent tries to remove far-right party's wreath at Hitler plot memorial event

A descendant of an executed opponent of the Nazis tried to remove a wreath from the far-right Alternative for Germany party at an event in Berlin marking the 82nd anniversary of the failed attempt to kill Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler

The Independent UK

European Parliament triggers procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party

Europe of Sovereign Nations will now face a process that could see it stripped of its status as a European political party, losing funding in the process. Far-right MEPs from other groups opposed the decision.

Euronews

How does the EU ensure you swim in clean waters? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

85 per cent of Europe’s bathing sites were in excellent condition in 2025, according to the 2026 EU Bathing Water Report. But how does Europe ensure high-quality bathing water across the bloc? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Euronews

Europe Today: Ukraine, NATO and the future of EU enlargement

Russia launches another deadly attack on Kyiv ahead of the NATO summit as Ukraine seeks stronger military support and progress on EU membership. Meanwhile, thousands protest against Germany's far-right AfD as the European Commission prepares reforms to the EU enlargement process.

Euronews

From ‘heat panic’ to ‘sacrificed at the altar’: Europe’s air conditioning culture wars heat up

Cooling down has become political amid record highs, as experts say row is distracting from work of protecting lives

The Guardian - UK

'We are the new people's party': Far-right AfD re-elects leaders as mass protests rock Germany

In Erfurt, Germany, thousands took to the streets to protest against the far-right AfD's national congress, yet the event carried on undeterred. Co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla were re-elected with resounding support. Amid the demonstrations, AfD leaders maintained their belief in increasing popularity and a willingness to govern, despite…

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Germany's anti-immigration AfD elects new leaders amid mass protests

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the eastern German city of Erfurt on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, but failed to stop the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) from opening its annual party congress.

The Guardian - UK

German riot police clash with protesters hoping to block far-right AfD conference

Thousands of police deployed to Erfurt in central Germany as party holds conference on key Nazi date

Euronews

20,000 protest against AfD party conference in Germany

Thüringen police described the protest as "legitimate" but said an AfD constituency office and police officers had been attacked with paint bombs and fireworks.

The Independent UK

Far-right Alternative for Germany party elects leaders as protesters and police clash

Thousands of protesters are attempting to disrupt the national convention of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party

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Thousands protest against Germany's far right as AfD party re-elects leadership

Thousands of demonstrators flooded the German city of Erfurt on Saturday in a bid to shut down the rising far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's annual congress and signalling their concern over echoes from Germany's Nazi past. The congress comes 100 years to the day since the Nazi Party held…

The Independent UK

The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend

Euronews

Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right.

Euronews

European Parliament to start procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party

Most of the political groups are expected to approve a process that could lead to stripping the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations of its status as a European political party and consequent funding.

The Guardian - UK

Do you really need to speak German to take a cooling dip? This row in Halle raises all manner of red flags

A pool manager invoked safety to bar non-German speakers during the heatwave. With the far right soaring, the move is making everyone less safe, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

Euronews

Row between Elon Musk and German broadcaster ZDF sparks major controversy

German broadcaster ZDF has reacted to a cease-and-desist suit from Elon Musk, deleting a line from a programme intro over his links to UK right-wing activist Tommy Robinson.

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Once upon a time, French right-wing presidential candidate’s ‘heart leaned towards Trump’ – now he is calling the president ‘erratic’

He also rejected any future endorsement from the president.

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