Tag: Germany
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Bern’s parliament calls for a ban on “Antifa” and “Black Bloc” – experts say it’s barely enforceable
The Bern cantonal parliament wants the Swiss government to ban groups operating under the names “Antifa” or “Black Bloc”. Legal experts say the chances of success are slim. The push appears inspired by Hungary and the United States. By a…
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Research for Elbit: German University overrides own ethics ruling with second project concerning Israeli military drones
TU Dresden’s rectorate approved a €30,000 research contract with Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems — overriding its own ethics commission, which had voted almost unanimously against it. The commission was subsequently dissolved. It is not the university’s first collaboration with…
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EU sanctions against journalist: German bank now also freezes accounts of Hüseyin Doğru’s “pensioner mother”
Following the provisional suspension in the case of his wife, EU financial repression has now been extended to the mother of Hüseyin Doğru. The journalist was listed under the EU’s 17th sanctions package against Russia. A petition has now been…
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Daniela Klette faces lengthy prison sentence after political trial in Germany
The Verden regional court has sentenced 67-year-old to 13 years in prison. The defence had already announced an appeal during the proceedings. The regional court in the German Lower Saxon town of Verden convicted Daniela Klette on Wednesday of armed…