Tag: Social Democratic Party
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Grand control coalition: German conservatives and social democrats call for ‘zero tolerance’ on internal security
The incoming government hands over the Federal Ministry of the Interior to the Conservatives. The coalition agreement proclaims a ‘turning point’ in internal security. Stricter surveillance measures and laws are planned. With the new coalition agreement published on Wednesday, the…
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Thinning air for conscripts: Berlin is balancing interests of Kiev with human right to conscientious objection
Do conscripted Ukrainians have to return home to renew their passports? The German Federal Ministry of the Interior sees an obligation to do so – actually. Before the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in Berlin, Development Minister Svenja Schulze ( Social Democratic…
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More risky pursuits: German Police claim to have observed new “escape behaviour” of helpers’ vehicles
According to the German Federal Police, motorised escape helpers are increasingly trying to evade control. Possibly a consequence of the rigid migration policy and criminalisation of „smugglers“. Increasingly often, illegalised crossings of migrants into Germany result in traffic accidents with…
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Germany grants visa exemption for Israelis: No residence permit required until end of April
The German government wants to “support people from Israel in this difficult situation” with a visa exemption. The Central Council of Jews in Germany praises the Interior Minister for her empathy. Israeli citizens can stay in Germany until 26 April…
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Martin Sellner faces own “remigration”: Far-right influencer may be banned from Germany
Martin Sellner is calling for the “remigration” of millions of people from Germany. As a right-wing “Gefährder”, the Austrian could soon be stopped at the German border himself. The German Federal Ministry of the Interior is examining whether an entry…
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Last investigations closed: Hamburg G20 police violence in 2017 remains completely unpunished
All criminal prosecution of police officers who violently assaulted people at the 2017 G20 summit in Hamburg came to nothing and no charges were brought. The last investigation was closed despite compelling evidence. The term “police violence” is a “defamatory…