SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 01, 2012
A group of radical Muslims attacked police in the German city of Solingen on Tuesday during a far-right demonstration, injuring four. They were provoked by the anti-Islamic Pro NRW party, which displayed cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. Officials had warned that the publicity stunt could spark violence. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 24, 2012
Salafists in Germany have attracted increasing attention in recent weeks with their campaign to hand out millions of free Korans. What, though, is their ultimate goal? Some sell Islamism like it is pop-culture and openly call for holy war, even under the watchful eye of the authorities. By Hubert Gude, Souad Mekhennet and Christoph Scheuermann more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 01, 2011
Using Sharia law to settle disputes can be innocent, but it can also undermine Western ideas of fairness. Journalist Joachim Wagner, author of a new book on parallel justice, discusses the influence of Islamic arbitrators on Germany's legal system. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 01, 2011
In mosques or tearooms, Muslim elders dispense verdicts that keep their communities in line. They mediate between aggrieved immigrants, sometimes at the expense of German justice. Some say the arbitrations ease caseloads in court, but others see the creeping advance of Sharia law. By Maximilian Popp more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 26, 2011
Muslims in Germany have been accused of many things, from threatening the feminist cause to trying to destroy German society through "demographic jihad." It isn't the Muslims that are the problem, however, but rather our obsession with Islam. A Commentary by Rolf Schieder more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 24, 2011
Controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders was acquitted of inciting hatred against Muslims by a court in Amsterdam on Thursday. But the right-wing populist's statements and the verdict have reignited the debate over free speech. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 23, 2011
A Dutch court on Thursday acquitted controversial right-wing populist politician Geert Wilders on all charges relating to anti-Islamic statements he made in his films and on the Internet. The court said Wilders' comments had been part of a legitimate public debate. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 18, 2011
Those who force women and girls into marriage can now face up to five years in German prison, under a new integration measure passed by the German parliament on Thursday. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 10, 2011
For many gay and lesbian young people in France, Le Refuge is a lifesaver -- literally. Since 2003, the organization has helped hundreds of desperate youths, most of them from Muslim families, who have been rejected by their families and forced onto the streets. But the charity is overwhelmed by the number of people seeking assistance. By Annika Sartor more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 07, 2011
Germany's new interior minister touched off controversy within hours of taking office when he said that Islam did not historically "belong" to Germany, causing Muslim groups to react furiously. On Monday, editorialists wonder whether the comments were inspired by upcoming elections. more...
