‘Stay at home instead of voting for the AfD’: Merkel advisor provokes far right
Angela Merkel’s chief of staff said on Tuesday that dissatisfied voters were better off staying at home on election day than giving their vote to the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
German federal govt spent €20 billion on refugees in 2016: report
The combined amount spent on the refugee crisis by the federal government totalled over €20 billion in 2016. Over half of the money was spent abroad aiming to stop the flow of migrants making the journey to Europe.
Berlin axes scandal-hit foreign spy chief
The German government confirmed on Wednesday that the head of its foreign intelligence service would be replaced two years ahead of schedule, triggering mass speculation about the cause.
Refugee reduction ‘noticeable and long-term’: Merkel party
Allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel have said that the EU’s refugee deal with Turkey will provide a long-term solution to the refugee crisis.
States slam new refugee boss for 'slow work'
Ministers rushed to defend the new head of the national refugee authority from attacks by leaders of Germany's federal states, saying he had only been in the position a few weeks and needed time to make a difference.
Jewish leaders call for limit on refugee numbers
The Central Council of Jews in Germany called Monday for a limit to the migrant influx because of problems with integrating the mainly Muslim newcomers, earning a quick rebuke from a pro-refugee charity.
Police: refugees commit less crime than Germans
Refugees are not responsible for a disproportionate rise in crime in Germany, actually committing less than is average in German society, police confirmed on Friday.
Northern state could house refugees on ships
A north German state is considering housing refugees on ships to provide shelter over the cold winter months.
Germany unable to house 300,000 refugees
Germany doesn't have the capacity to house hundreds of thousands of the refugees set to arrive in the country over the remainder of the year, a study released on Monday claims.
Minister 'attempts putsch' over refugees
Critics accused Germany's interior minister of trying to overthrow the government at the weekend after he announced a U-turn on refugee policy without the knowledge of his seniors.
US spied on Chancellery 'for decades': Wikileaks
New documents from leaking platform Wikileaks showed on Wednesday evening that the American National Security Agency (NSA) had been spying on dozens of staff at the German Chancellor's office for decades.
Nuclear power will 'never return' to Germany
German Environment Minister Peter Altmaier said on Friday his country would never return to nuclear energy, hitting back at a top EU official who doubted Berlin's commitment to phase out nuclear power.