Germany
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101-year-old former Nazi guard sentenced to 5 years in prison for role at camp
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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The true story of Germany’s Covid-19 response
In the Spotlight Once lauded for its rapid response, Berlin’s excess death rate is now higher than many of its neighbours
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Gerhard Schröder: the ex-German chancellor turned Vladimir Putin’s man
In the Spotlight Former leader refuses to quit roles with Russian energy companies
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Christian Brückner: the suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann
In the Spotlight Currently serving a jail sentence for rape, the German has been linked to a string of child abductions
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‘Zeitenwende’: where does Germany now stand on Ukraine war?
In Depth Berlin again isolated as West sends heavy arms to defend Donbas
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In hock to Moscow: exploring Germany’s woeful energy policy
Speed Read Don’t expect Berlin to wean itself off Russian gas any time soon
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Germany intercepts Russian radio comms in which soldiers discuss Ukraine killings
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Germany takes over Russia's Gazprom subsidiary after apparent attempt to transfer assets to a Moscow DJ
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By Peter Weber Published
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Germany, France expel slew of Russian diplomats after killings in Bucha
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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The Week Unwrapped: far-right spying, sport sanctions and petrol poison
podcast Why is Germany spying on an elected political party? Is football waking up to sportwashing? And has lead made us all less intelligent?
By The Week Staff Published
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Is Olaf Scholz’s ‘quiet’ diplomacy stemming Russia-Ukraine tensions?
feature As Nato leaders warn of impending invasion, the German chancellor has maintained his ‘poker face’
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Is the EU out of step with voters on Russia-Ukraine crisis?
feature Poll suggests Europeans want the bloc and Nato to fight alongside Kiev in confrontation with Moscow
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Why Germany is under attack over Russia-Ukraine stand-off
In Depth Mayor of Kiev accuses Berlin of ‘betrayal’ for refusing to back arms exports
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The traffic-light coalition: a new start for Germany?
Speed Read New government expected to be sworn in next week, signalling end of Angela Merkel’s 16-year rule
By The Week Staff Published
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