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AfD’s Electoral Victory Sparks Fear of Germany’s Dark Past

insight shortsSeptember 3, 202401 mins

Alternative for Germany (AfD) has become the first far-right party to win a state election in post-World War II Germany, raising concerns about the country’s future. The victory in Thuringia under Björn Höcke, a hard-right figure, has unsettled many Germans, especially in the east, where AfD is strongest. Concerns about anti-immigration sentiment, economic issues, and…

NATO Base in Germany Heightens Security Amid Potential Threat

insight shortsAugust 23, 2024August 23, 202401 mins

Geilenkirchen Air Base Sends Non-Essential Staff Home as Precaution The NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, has raised its security level due to a potential threat based on intelligence. Non-essential staff were sent home, though operations continue as planned. This comes after recent security concerns, including a trespassing incident and suspected sabotage at a nearby…