PEGIDA

PEGIDA's fourth anniversary: Thousands in Dresden for rival rallies 21.10.2018

Some 10,000 people joined demonstrations in Dresden opposing a celebratory PEGIDA rally. The far-right group held its first "evening stroll" four years ago.

Inside Europe: Campaigning against the far-right 28.09.2018

Germany: The gap between east and west is narrowing, but not fast enough 26.09.2018

Almost 30 years after German reunification, the eastern states continue to play economic catch-up with the west. Lawmakers warn that this convergence is happening too slowly, and locals are feeling the strain.

Inside Europe: The aftermath of Chemnitz 06.09.2018

Support for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany is up. According to a poll released during the week, the AfD has overtaken the center-left Social Democrats. That poll was released after a German man was fatally stabbed in the eastern German city of Chemnitz. His death sparked a wave of anti-immigrant protests. DW's Political Correspondent Thomas Sparrow joins Keith Walker with the latest.

Lessons from Chemnitz: Eastern Germany's right-wing protesters awash in anxiety 02.09.2018

The resentments at play over migrants in Germany have reached a dangerous level following the stabbing of a German man. In Chemnitz DW's Jefferson Chase also saw how the far-right protesters are co-opting German history.

German court sentences Dresden mosque bomber to nearly 10 years 31.08.2018

The 2016 bombing raised worries about far-right violence against Muslims. The former anti-Islam Pegida supporter expressed regret for his actions before Friday's verdict.

PEGIDA protester leaves police after reporter row 30.08.2018

The man who prompted police to hold reporters for questioning during a far-right demonstration in Dresden no longer works for the state police. The case raised questions about far-right reach within law enforcement.

German state official: Fake news fueled Chemnitz riots 29.08.2018

Officials in Chemnitz said fake news items spread on social media fueled the riots. There are two suspects in custody and police are still looking for at least ten men who were seen making the illegal Nazi salute.

Dresden police apologize for holding ZDF reporters 25.08.2018

Dresden's police chief has apologized for detaining a camera team from public broadcaster ZDF. The head of the German Journalists' Union said politicians cannot stand on the sidelines on the issue of press freedom.

Rioters in 2016 Leipzig rampage handed prison sentences 24.08.2018

A Leipzig court has handed down its first sentences following a 2016 right-wing riot in the district of Connewitz. The rampage led to hundreds of thousands of euros in property damage and more than 200 arrests.

Angela Merkel stresses importance of press freedom in PEGIDA rally debate 23.08.2018

A scandal over police who blocked a TV crew at a far-right PEGIDA rally in Dresden continues to widen in Germany. The chancellor has also waded into the debate, coming to the defense of the reporters.

German police fight far-right infiltration claims 23.08.2018

Saxony police have been forced to ask whether they are harboring far-right sympathizers after a TV crew was prevented from filming at a rally. It's not the first time German security forces have come under suspicion.

PEGIDA protester in row with reporters was police employee 22.08.2018

Saxony authorities have admitted that the man who berated a camera crew during a far-right PEGIDA protest last week was a state police employee. German broadcaster ZDF called the incident a violation of press freedom.

Are journalists increasingly under threat in Germany? 21.08.2018

Did Dresden police, at the behest of far-right protesters, block reporters from doing their work? The accusations are under investigation. Journalists in Germany, it seems, are increasingly being targeted by opponents.

Germany's Angela Merkel confronts far-right critics in AfD country 16.08.2018

Angela Merkel has just returned from her summer holidays and she's already braving enemy territory. DW followed her to Dresden, a stronghold for far-right populists who have no affinity for the German chancellor.

Germany's far-right AfD increasingly radicalized by its grassroots, experts warn 06.08.2018

Many prominent members of the far-right Alternative for Germany are seemingly unafraid of espousing racist ideology and historical revisionism. Experts warn the organization is becoming increasingly radicalized.