Terrorism

Half of returning jihadists still devoted to cause: report

A new government report shows that a quarter of those who return to Germany from fighting in Syria or Iraq cooperate with German authorities, while half remain loyal to their cause.

Crime

New suspect detained in neo-Nazi terror case

Police have arrested a man suspected of involvement in the far-right terror cell case that has shocked Germany. The man is a suspected accomplice of the trio of neo-Nazis thought to have carried out a string of racist killings.

Terrorism

States, union call for more immigrant police

State governments and the police union are pushing for more police officers to be recruited from immigrant communities to help combat extremism in all forms.

Terrorism

Norway killings spark debate on surveillance

A major German police union has called on internet users to help law enforcement prevent tragedies such as the Norway massacre by reporting violent extremist views expressed on blogs and web forums.