–Netanyahu sets policy: We won’t meet diplomats who meet with Breaking the Silence –Jewish groups: Fire German official who called pro-Israelis ‘traitors’ An objective observer can fathom why German elections matter for Israel. German and Israeli national flags . (photo … Read More
Merkel looks set to win a fourth term as Chancellor – but in a wholly different German political landscape (image EPA) Rock music blaring, supporters cheering, Angela Merkel sweeps on to the makeshift stage. Under spotlights hastily rigged above what’s … Read More
Turkey has told its citizens visiting or living in Germany to “be careful” and keep their composure against “racist and xenophobic slurs” ahead of the country’s upcoming federal elections. “It is advised for our citizens in Germany or planning to … Read More
Her proposal to suspend Turkish application for EU membership will find obvious backers in Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic — the very states that EU itself is mulling action over the refugee crisis In little more than two weeks, Germans will … Read More
BERLIN — Germany’s moribund election campaign just got interesting. A day after Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Social Democrat challenger Martin Schulz muddled through a television standoff lampooned as “more of a duet than a duel,” the country’s smaller parties … Read More
(CNN) We’ve had our fair share of dramatic elections recently – the UK, France, the US. And let’s not forget Brexit. The German election on September 24 may be generating fewer headlines, but it’s no less important. Here’s why you … Read More