SPIEGEL ONLINE - 03.05.2013
The NSU neo-Nazi trial opening on Monday offers a chance for Germany to face up to the presence of violent right-wing extremists and to tackle racism in its institutions. Anti-Nazi groups warn that the lack of real change since the case came to light in 2011 means the country risks missing that opportunity. By David Crossland more... [ Video | Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 29.04.2013
The Munich court where the NSU neo-Nazi terror trial is due to start on May 6 faces fresh controversy over media accreditation after several major German newspapers failed to obtain seats in a lottery of press passes. It was the second attempt to allocate seats after Turkish media had been left out in the first round. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 29.04.2013
For years, German federal law-enforcement officials hesitated to launch terrorism investigations against right-wing extremists. But the NSU debacle has prompted them to launch an unprecedented number of cases and to employ controversial means in an effort to avoid accusations of inaction. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 26.04.2013
In his debut novel, SPIEGEL ONLINE International editor David Crossland posits the question: What would happen if a Jewish candidate ran to become chancellor in Germany? An excerpt addresses the dangerous phenomenon of xenophobia and neo-Nazism in the country today. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 19.04.2013
Responding to an order from above, a Munich court has reopened the media accreditation process for reporters covering the biggest neo-Nazi trial in German history. Seats will now be allotted by raffle, with several being reserved for the Turkish, Greek and other foreign press. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 18.04.2013
Nowhere else in Europe are neo-Nazis and right-wing extremists profiting as greatly from the financial crisis as in Athens. As they terrorize the country with violence, the police stand back and prosecutors are powerless. By Manfred Ertel in Athens more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 16.04.2013
Postponing the neo-Nazi terror trial is both a curse and a blessing, say German media commentators. On the one hand, it entails inconvenience and stress for the relatives of the 10 victims. On the other, it should allow a new watertight media accreditation process -- and thereby lower the risk of an appeal. more... [ Video ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 15.04.2013
The postponement of Germany's neo-Nazi trial by three weeks on Monday triggered angry reactions from people representing the families of the NSU terror group's victims. One official called it a "catastrophe" for relatives, some of whom would no longer be able to attend the opening. more... [ Video ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 15.04.2013
The start of the trial of suspected neo-Nazi Beate Zschäpe, due to begin on Wednesday, has been postponed by three weeks to May 6 because media accreditation for the proceedings has to start from scratch following a row over foreign press access, SPIEGEL ONLINE learned on Monday. more... [ Video ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 13.04.2013
Germany's top court has ruled that foreign media must get access to the trial of a suspected neo-Nazi charged in connection with the murders of 10 people, including eight of Turkish descent. A Turkish newspaper had filed a complaint. The row had threatened to harm Germany's image and was overshadowing the trial starting April 17. more... [ Video ]
