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Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution: Germany's domestic intelligence agency

Germany's Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz (BfV) monitors political extremists with a view to preventing terrorist attacks.

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French police officers secure the access to the Bir-Hakeim bridge in Paris after a tourist was stabbed.

French police officers secure the access to the Bir-Hakeim bridge in Paris after a tourist was stabbed.

Europe braces for rise in terrorist attacks, violence

Germany is the latest European nation to ramp up security amid warnings of a heightened terrorist threat.

An airplane covered in snow sits on runway at Munich Airport amid a heavy snow storm.

An airplane covered in snow sits on runway at Munich Airport amid a heavy snow storm.

Germany: Munich Airport resumes flights after heavy snowfall

Although operations have resumed at Germany's second-busiest airport, over 500 planned flights have been canceled.

A close up shot of a North Rhine-Westphalia police officer's arm patch and handcuffs

A close up shot of a North Rhine-Westphalia police officer's arm patch and handcuffs

Germany: Teens allegedly planned Christmas market attack

Two teenagers arrested this week allegedly planned to set off an explosion at a Christmas market in Leverkusen.

Defendants in the trial against the right-wing extremist "Gruppe S" group stand during proceedings in the courtroom in Stuttgart

Defendants in the trial against the right-wing extremist "Gruppe S" group stand during proceedings in the courtroom in Stuttgart

Germany: Right-wing extremist group leader sentenced to jail

A court in Germany has sentenced the ringleader of a right-wing extremist group to six years in prison.

The back of a police officer

The back of a police officer

Germany: Two teens arrested over alleged terror plans

The two boys allegedly discussed a plot for a possible terror attack on targets including a Christmas market.

German police officers leave a house during a raid against people supporting the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas

German police officers leave a house during a raid against people supporting the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas

German intelligence warns of heightened terror risk

Germany's domestic intelligence agency says the danger is "higher than it has been for a long time."

Deutschland Cottbus | Max Teske und Laura Nickel

Deutschland Cottbus | Max Teske und Laura Nickel

German teachers bullied from school receive prize

Two teachers who wrote an open letter about far-right structures among students are to receive civil courage prizes.

Undated symbolic file photo showing a close-up of a uniformed police officer, the insignia shows he's employed by the state of Hesse (Hessen) in Germany.

Undated symbolic file photo showing a close-up of a uniformed police officer, the insignia shows he's employed by the state of Hesse (Hessen) in Germany.

German police arrest 18-year-old over far-right attack plot

Authorities say the man is suspected of planning a "serious state-endangering act of violence."

Police in Hessen prepare for an operation

Police in Hessen prepare for an operation

Most Germans fear Gaza violence will spark terror attacks

More than half of survey respondents said they thought a serious attack in Germany was likely.

Omer Hermesh's grave with Hapoel Tel Aviv scarves and flags over it

Omer Hermesh's grave with Hapoel Tel Aviv scarves and flags over it

Israel: Hapoel Tel Aviv supporters mourn fan's death

Among the 1,200 Israelis killed by Hamas were some 30 Hapoel Tel Aviv supporters. Among them was Omer Hermesh.

Ghana Bundeskanzler Scholz und Präsident Nana Akufo-Addo

Ghana Bundeskanzler Scholz und Präsident Nana Akufo-Addo

Germany and insecurity in Africa

Germany and insecurity in Africa

Photo of the winners of the German Environment Award

Photo of the winners of the German Environment Award

Climate scientist and sustainable builder win top eco prize

Climatologist Friederike Otto and low-carbon builder Dagmar Fritz-Kramer have jointly won the €500,000 German prize.

Police at a neo-Nazi rock concert in Themar, Thuringia

Police at a neo-Nazi rock concert in Themar, Thuringia

Germany: Nationwide raids target neo-Nazi music scene

Police conducted raids across the Germany as well on the Spanish island of Mallorca.

A police car during the arrest in Duisburg on Tuesday

A police car during the arrest in Duisburg on Tuesday

Germany arrests Islamist planning anti-Israel terror attack

A member of "Islamic State," the man planned to carry out an Islamist-motivated attack on a pro-Israel demonstration.

Police outside the building in Duisburg where an apartment was searched and a suspect arrested

Police outside the building in Duisburg where an apartment was searched and a suspect arrested

Germany: Duisburg police arrest terror suspect — reports

German media reports said the man was planning an attack on a pro-Israel demonstration.

Berlin | Solidaritäts-Demo zu Israel am Brandenburger Tor

Berlin | Solidaritäts-Demo zu Israel am Brandenburger Tor

Germany: Fears of violence

Hamas' terror is also directly impacting Israelis and Jews abroad.

A man, wrapped in an Israeli flag, looks at lit candles.

A man, wrapped in an Israeli flag, looks at lit candles.

After Hamas attacks, cultural scene stayed silent on Israel

While many Hollywood stars expressed their solidarity with Israel, many cultural institutions have largely kept silent.

Scholz at the podium in the Bundestag

Scholz at the podium in the Bundestag

Scholz urges Abbas to condemn Hamas terror attacks

Scholz pledged support for Israel and called Palestinian President Abbas' silence "shameful" in a parliament address.

AfD members Robert Sesselmann, Tino Chrupalla and Björn Höcke

AfD members Robert Sesselmann, Tino Chrupalla and Björn Höcke

How much do neo-Nazi views influence Germany's AfD?

The far right is becoming stronger in Germany. What links does the AfD have to neo-Nazi movements?

Tarek Al-Wazir (l), Nancy Faeser (SPD), Boris Rhein (r) in Hesse's State Theater building

Tarek Al-Wazir (l), Nancy Faeser (SPD), Boris Rhein (r) in Hesse's State Theater building

Germany: Berlin's blunders impact Hesse regional election

Contenders are focusing on national issues such as migration and the failures of the federal government.

A man cools off as he sits on a bench, overlooking a lake, with scores of people on the other side of the lake, in Berlin, in July 2022

A man cools off as he sits on a bench, overlooking a lake, with scores of people on the other side of the lake, in Berlin, in July 2022

Germany records 3,100 heat-related deaths

More women than men died because of high temperatures and elderly people were particularly hard hit.

Police carrying out raids

Police carrying out raids

Germany bans neo-Nazi group for 'indoctrination of children'

The German government has banned a far-right group known for training children and youth.

Protesters against COVID restrictions on the steps to the Reichstag in Berlin waving Reichsbürger flags on 29 08 2020 in Berlin

Protesters against COVID restrictions on the steps to the Reichstag in Berlin waving Reichsbürger flags on 29 08 2020 in Berlin

Germany: Right-wing hostility toward democracy growing

What makes mainstream German society tick? The latest findings from the Friedrich Ebert Foundation have raised alarm.

Baumkronen, Projekt Zukunft

Baumkronen, Projekt Zukunft

Treetop moss and lichens offer vital climate clues

In the forest canopy, colonizing plants offer vital clues about the health of forest ecosystems.

Fallen tree lying on a caravan

Fallen tree lying on a caravan

Germany: Storms force evacuation of more than 1,000 campers

Southern Germany has been hit by storms, with several people injured by falling trees at a campsite on Lake Constance.

The founders of the Berlin Bücherboxx (book box) near the Holocaust "Track 17" memorial in Berlin stand in front of its charred remains after a targeted antisemitic hate crime

The founders of the Berlin Bücherboxx (book box) near the Holocaust "Track 17" memorial in Berlin stand in front of its charred remains after a targeted antisemitic hate crime

Antisemitic, homophobic, racist attacks on memorials linked

Attacks on memorial sites in Germany are acts of aggression against democracy and minorities. What connects these acts?

Lightning in Frankfurt am Main

Lightning in Frankfurt am Main

Germany: Flooding disrupts flights at Frankfurt Airport

The deluge on the runway meant some people were unable to disembark from planes that had already landed.

Police stand watch at a far-right rally in Munich, Bavaria

Police stand watch at a far-right rally in Munich, Bavaria

Germany: Far-right rallies more than triple in early 2023

Germany saw a three-fold increase in far-right marches in the first six months of the year.

People take part in the 45th Christopher Street Day Berlin Pride (CSD) demonstration, in Berlin

People take part in the 45th Christopher Street Day Berlin Pride (CSD) demonstration, in Berlin

Germany: CSD in Weißenfels disrupted by suspected neo-Nazis

In one case, a suspect showed the Hitler salute and shouted a Nazi slogan. No people were hurt in the incident.

AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla walking onto the stage in Magdeburg

AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla walking onto the stage in Magdeburg

German intel: AfD taken over by extremist factions

The far-right Alternative for Germany party has become increasingly influenced by extremist conspiracy theorists.

A delegate holds up a voting card with the word 'Ja!' (Yes) at the AfD 2023 Party Conference in Magdeburg, Germany

A delegate holds up a voting card with the word 'Ja!' (Yes) at the AfD 2023 Party Conference in Magdeburg, Germany

Germany: AfD to join far-right partners in EU parliament

Alternative for Germany (AfD) delegates at their annual conference voted for ties with other far-right EU parties.

A man taking a nap on the grass with a hat over his face in Dresden

A man taking a nap on the grass with a hat over his face in Dresden

Siestas in Germany? Doctors recommend mid-day break

Germany is looking to its southern neighbors for inspiration on how to deal with soaring summer temperatures.

A glass door with German writing on it

A glass door with German writing on it

Germany: Woman sentenced for 'IS' membership, breach of care

The 33-year-old had been accused of going to Syria in 2016 along with her children and joining the terrorist group.

A man wearing glasses and a woman speak into a microphone, standing in front of several protest signs

A man wearing glasses and a woman speak into a microphone, standing in front of several protest signs

Teachers in eastern Germany face far-right threats

Incidents at a school in the state of Brandenburg have given rise to fears over far-right sentiment in the classroom.

A woman and man at a bus stop, where a board displaying the temperature shows 41 degrees Celsius

A woman and man at a bus stop, where a board displaying the temperature shows 41 degrees Celsius

Southern Europe swelters under Cerberus heat wave

Italy and Spain are grappling with especially hot temperatures, with most of Italy under a "red" alert warning for heat.

The AfD has won local government elections, giving it access to the levers of power for the first time.

The AfD has won local government elections, giving it access to the levers of power for the first time.

Germany's far-right AfD party surges in opinion polls

The AfD has won local government elections, giving it access to the levers of power for the first time.

A file photo of a police car in North Rhine-Westphalia

A file photo of a police car in North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany arrests 7 suspected members of Islamist terror group

The men are accused of having founded a terrorist group in Germany. Arrests were also made in the Netherlands.

An election poster showing the AfD's Hannes Loth

An election poster showing the AfD's Hannes Loth

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?

Björn Höcke, Tino Chrupalla and other AfD supporters clapping and cheering Robert Sesselmann (who stands in the middle, looking thoughtful)

Björn Höcke, Tino Chrupalla and other AfD supporters clapping and cheering Robert Sesselmann (who stands in the middle, looking thoughtful)

Germany: Far-right AfD expands political influence

The party, parts of which have been labeled extremist by authorities, has set its sights on larger goals.

A vehicle moves broken tree limbs from a street following severe weather in Rhineland Palatinate, Germany

A vehicle moves broken tree limbs from a street following severe weather in Rhineland Palatinate, Germany

Germany hit by hail, flooding as severe storms sweep nation

Germany has been hit with storms, hail and flooding as the "Lambert" low-pressure system crosses the country.

Illustration, a thumbprint is projected onto a man as he holds a mobile phone

Illustration, a thumbprint is projected onto a man as he holds a mobile phone

Germany sees 'more aggressive' Russian spy activity

The domestic intelligence agency has warned that Russia's spy operations are expected to increase in Germany.

A police car siren in Germany

A police car siren in Germany

Germany: Crossbow attack at train station leaves man injured

Authorities are investigating potential far-right motives behind the attack.

A last generation demostration in Berlin.

A last generation demostration in Berlin.

Germany accuses climate activists of 580 offenses

German's interior minister defended police action and made it clear that activists are not above law.

"We are all leftwing" "Wir sind alle LinX" demonstration in Leipzig

"We are all leftwing" "Wir sind alle LinX" demonstration in Leipzig

Left-wing extremism in Germany: How much of a threat is it?

Germany is bracing for street protests by the far-left "Antifa" movement this week.

Protesters outside the courthouse

Protesters outside the courthouse

German left-wing extremist Lina E. found guilty

German left-wing extremist Lina E. has been found guilty of leading a series of violent attacks on neo-Nazis.

Six people were killed in the attack in Solingen

Six people were killed in the attack in Solingen

Far-right terror attack in Solingen: 30 years later

Relatives remember the five people killed in an arson attack by far-right terrorists in Germany in 1993.

Max Teske and Laura Nickel at the demonstration with microphone and text sheet

Max Teske and Laura Nickel at the demonstration with microphone and text sheet

In Germany, far-right violence increasing in school life

Each day, five people are victims of far-right attacks in Germany. Alarmingly, violence is on the rise among the youth.

German police with one individual arrested in a raid on the Reichsbürger scene

German police with one individual arrested in a raid on the Reichsbürger scene

Germany sees record number of politically motivated crimes

Offenses connected with the pandemic and the Ukraine war were cited as the main reason, but not the only ones.

A scene from "Waldo's Circus of Magic and Terror" - a man dressed as a circus director sits in a wheelchair, smiling and with arms outstretched, while acrobats and clowns perform around him

A scene from "Waldo's Circus of Magic and Terror" - a man dressed as a circus director sits in a wheelchair, smiling and with arms outstretched, while acrobats and clowns perform around him

Shelter under the big top: A musical about the Nazi era

Told by disabled and non-disabled people, "Waldo's Circus of Magic and Terror" portrays a circus during the Third Reich.

A police officer stands guard at the entrance to the gym in Duisburg that was the scene of a multiple stabbing attack on April 18, 2023

A police officer stands guard at the entrance to the gym in Duisburg that was the scene of a multiple stabbing attack on April 18, 2023

Germany: Federal prosecutor takes over probe into gym attack

A Syrian national allegedly stabbed four people in Duisburg and is also suspected of fatally stabbing a 35-year-old man.