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Germany's Risky Push to Outlaw Far-Right Party - ODD ANDERSEN/ AFP

NPD Ban Bid Germany's Risky Push to Outlaw Far-Right Party

Germany launched a new push to outlaw the NPD party on Tuesday amid doubts whether the legal bid will succeed, and whether a ban would significantly curb the country's violent far-right scene. But if the motion fails, right-wing extremism will flourish, analysts warn. Von David Crossland

Germany Wants World Heritage Status for Its Beer - KAI PFAFFENBACH/ REUTERS

Purity Pride Germany Wants World Heritage Status for Its Beer

Germany's brewers are so proud of their 500-year-old beer purity law, which states that it must consist only of water, malt, hops and yeast, that they want it inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage list -- alongside the pyramids, the Taj Mahal and Flamenco dancing. Von David Crossland

Are Christmas Markets Losing Tradition? - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Tacky Funfairs Are Christmas Markets Losing Tradition?

Purists warn that German Christmas markets are at risk of turning into something more akin to amusement parks, with rides and an atmosphere that violate their heritage. But a leading expert says the tradition is safe -- at least in western Germany. Von David Crossland

German Hopes for Centenary May Be Dashed - David Crossland

Remembering WWI German Hopes for Centenary May Be Dashed

Germany sees the World War I centenary as a chance to promote European integration and arrive at a shared remembrance of the disaster. But that may be too ambitious. For many countries, remembering the war is likely to remain a national affair. Von David Crossland

'Mushroom Mafia' Pillaging German Forests - KERSTIN JOENSSON/ AP

Penny Bun Pinchers 'Mushroom Mafia' Pillaging German Forests

The forests of Europe are a gold mine of gourmet mushrooms, and professional foragers are breaking laws to get their hands on them. Four of them tried to run over a forestry worker last week in Germany, where mushroom-madness is widespread. Von David Crossland

Reluctant SPD to Extract High Price for Coalition - Marcus Brandt/ dpa

Merkel's Test Reluctant SPD to Extract High Price for Coalition

Despite Angela Merkel's landslide win, it could take months for Germany to form a coalition. She's only five seats short of a majority but the SPD, stung by its last foray into government with the chancellor, will extract a high price -- and may say no altogether. Von David Crossland

Merkel Victorious But Faces Tough Talks - Michael Kappeler/ dpa

Election Triumph Merkel Victorious But Faces Tough Talks

Chancellor Angela Merkel won a historic election victory on Sunday as her conservatives scored their best result since reunification in 1990. It's a personal triumph for her, but she faces tough negotiations to form a stable government. Von David Crossland

The Flawed Campaign of Merkel's Rival - Hannibal Hanschke/ picture alliance / dpa

Steinbrück's Failings The Flawed Campaign of Merkel's Rival

Peer Steinbrück, the Social Democratic chancellor candidate, is everything Angela Merkel isn't: He's cheeky and brash and he can't resist a joke. It's entertaining, but it can't mask what has been a poorly-run campaign that will likely end in failure. Von David Crossland

Beer Hall King Could Help Merkel Win - Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/ dpa

Bavaria Votes Beer Hall King Could Help Merkel Win

Bavarian governor Horst Seehofer, one of the last alpha males left in Angela Merkel's conservative camp, looks set to give her a boost in a state vote this Sunday just one week before the general election. Polls suggest his CSU will be restored to its former glory. Von David Crossland

City Made to Re-Hang Far-Right Campaign Posters - Bodo Schackow/ dpa

City Made to Re-Hang Far-Right Campaign Posters

Von David Crossland

Merkel's Empty Rhetoric on Syria - THOMAS PETER/ REUTERS

Letter From Berlin Merkel's Empty Rhetoric on Syria

In 2002, the Social Democrats got re-elected by opposing the Iraq war. Now they're against attacking Syria, but it won't help them oust Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sept 22. Deft as ever, she'll keep Germany out of the fight, while firmly backing her allies. Von David Crossland

Man in Underpants Partied in Merkel's Jet - Hannibal Hanschke/ dpa

Volkan the Intruder Man in Underpants Partied in Merkel's Jet

German prosecutors are probing how a man was able to board an empty government jet used by Chancellor Angela Merkel. Wearing only underpants and high on drugs, he danced on a wing, sprayed foam around and pushed cockpit buttons. Von David Crossland

Desperate SPD May Jettison Tax Hike Pledge - JOHN MACDOUGALL/ AFP

Desperate SPD May Jettison Tax Hike Pledge

Von David Crossland

Badger Digs Up Medieval Treasure in Germany - Nigel Roddis / REUTERS

Tomb Raider Badger Digs Up Medieval Treasure in Germany

A badger helped discover the tombs of two medieval lords in Germany in what archaeologists are hailing as a significant find. The 12th century burial site contains a sword, bronze bowls, an ornate belt buckle and skeletal remains that tell stories of a violent life. Von David Crossland

Germany Still Burying Eastern Front Dead - Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge

New Cemetery in Russia Germany Still Burying Eastern Front Dead

After spending two decades recovering almost 800,000 soldiers in Eastern Europe and Russia, Germany will open its last war cemetery in Russia on Saturday. The work isn't over, though, as the war graves commission has located a further 400,000 dead. Von David Crossland

Nazi Hunters Launch Poster Campaign - AFP/ Yad Vashem Archives

'Not Too Late' Nazi Hunters Launch Poster Campaign

The Simon Wiesenthal Center will hang posters in major German cities next week as part of its campaign to bring surviving Nazi war criminals to justice almost 70 years after the end of World War II. It is offering rewards of up to 25,000 for information. Von David Crossland

Satirical Party Crashes German Election - Franka Bruns/ AP

Frack the Minister Satirical Party Crashes German Election

In a bid to shake up Germany's dull election campaign, satirical party "Die Partei" plans to challenge Chancellor Angela Merkel with a hard-hitting manifesto. It involves putting her in a cage, fracking her largest minister and building a wall around the country in ominous pursuit of "humanistic fascism." Von David Crossland

How Springsteen Helped Tear Down the Wall - Herbert Schulze

Chimes of Freedom How Springsteen Helped Tear Down the Wall

In July 1988, Bruce Springsteen gave East Germany the biggest rock concert it ever saw. In a new book, journalist Erik Kirschbaum says the Boss inspired an entire generation to strive for more freedom -- and deserves some credit for the fall of the Berlin Wall. Von David Crossland

Steinbrück Fires Spokesman to Boost Flagging Campaign - Michael Kappeler/ dpa

Steinbrück Fires Spokesman to Boost Flagging Campaign

Von David Crossland

Hopes Pinned on NSU Trial May Be Dashed - Carsten Koall/ Getty Images

Missed Opportunity? Hopes Pinned on NSU Trial May Be Dashed

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. Von David Crossland

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