news Rise of Germany’s far right may deter skilled workers alisa July 7, 2023 2 min read If you cannot view this message correctly, please click here. 07.07.2023 | 17:00 UTC Rise of Germany’s far right may deter skilled workers Germany is desperate to attract more immigrants to bolster its workforce, but racism in German society and the success of the far-right AfD hasn’t made things easy. Why is far-right populism becoming more popular in Germany? The Alternative for Germany is finding support from new voters, and has now won two local elections in a week. Why? Germany had to help in Afghanistan, ex-foreign minister says A German parliamentary inquiry is seeking “lessons from Afghanistan” after the two-decade mission that ended with a rapid Taliban return. Joschka Fischer said participating was crucial to Germany’s place in NATO. Germany arrests 7 suspected members of Islamist terror group The men are accused of having founded a terrorist group in Germany, as well as supporting the so-called “Islamic State” (IS) terrorist organization. Arrests were also made in the Netherlands. How queer-friendly Berlin sets itself apart Germany is ranked among the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in the world, and its capital is the queer-friendliest city. DW’s Chiponda Chimbelu reports. Assisted suicide: Germany weighs autonomy and ethics Accompanied suicide ― a form of assisted suicide ― has been exempt from punishment in Germany since 2020. The Bundestag is working on a law covering the practice. Will the country become a pioneer in end-of-life choice? Why does child poverty exist in Germany? Germany is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Nonetheless, around 2.8 million children here are at risk of poverty. And that number is growing. Experts are warning, that something needs to be done, soon. We look at why this is happening and what can be done about it. Germany’s longest footbridge opens From Saturday, trekkers in western Germany will be able to take a dizzying stroll along the world’s longest free-hanging suspension bridge. The narrow footpath called “Skywalk” offers a bird’s-eye view of the surrounding countryside. Remains of synagogue destroyed in 1938 discovered in Munich Construction workers discovered stones from Munich’s main synagogue, which was demolished in 1938. Does social media alleviate loneliness? Social media can help against loneliness. But sociologist Anne Deremetz says we must also continue meeting in person or we risk falling out of practice – and technology can never replace face-to-face interactions. Germany’s eternal dissident: Singer-songwriter Wolf Biermann A new exhibition dedicated to German singer-songwriter and famous former East German dissident Wolf Biermann reflects the history of a divided Germany. Juicy, red, sweet & sexy: Strawberries tempt tongues, inspire art Immortalized by the Beatles and praised by ancient Roman poets, the summery strawberry is often seen as a gift of the gods and inspiration for creativity. Follow DW DW News Deutsche Welle Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 3 53113 Bonn Tel. +49.228-429.0 info@dw.com Value Added Tax identification number: DE123052407 Legally represented by: Director General Peter Limbourg This legal notice extends to the social media profiles of Deutsche Welle. Follow Us On © 2023 Deutsche Welle Legal Notice (DW english) | Unsubscribe Newsletter Chat read-only to anonymous users. Chat with Anyone and Anywhere. Only registered users are allowed to send messages. Loading the chat ... 102230 Register Login Continue Reading Previous: The International Relations of Saudi Arabia's Golf Empire – Foreign PolicyNext: 2023 Hajj: Nigeria loses 15 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia – Vanguard Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
