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Xenophobia

Xenophobia is the fear of everything that which is perceived to be foreign or strange. It affects the relations and perceptions of group of people towards another one.

It includes a fear of losing identity, suspicion of the other group's activities, aggression towards the other group, and desire to eliminate its presence to secure a presumed purity.

Berlin Unteilbar-Demonstration

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Over 200,000 people have taken to the streets of Berlin to face down the rise of far-right populism in Germany and Europe. The protesters were demanding more solidarity with marginalized groups.
Stills der Videoinstallation von Mario Pfeifer - Again - Noch Einmal

Video installation 'Again' asks troubling questions about Saxony's far right 02.10.2018

Chemnitz's cultural scene is reacting to the media's spotlight on far-right groups with its own set of interventions. One exhibition features Mario Pfeifer's hard-hitting video work about a buried xenophobic attack.

Demonstration Pro Chemnitz

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Chemnitz Demonstration Pro Chemnitz

East Germany: It's not just the economy, stupid! 13.09.2018

Many of the economic problems facing eastern Germany are similar to those in western Germany and most of Europe. So, why is xenophobia so much worse in the East?

Deutschland Angriff auf jüdisches Restaurant Schalom in Chemnitz

Jewish restaurant attacked during Chemnitz protests 08.09.2018

A gang of neo-Nazis in Chemnitz allegedly staged a vicious attack on a local Jewish restaurant during a wave of violent right-wing protests. The chaos in the eastern city has sent shock waves across Germany.
Deutschland Rechte Demo in Chemnitz

Resist hate with open debate, not censorship, urges rights advocate 07.09.2018

In the wake of the Chemnitz demonstrations, Germany is facing tough questions. Civil rights lawyer Nadine Strossen tells DW why the best way to deal with hate is free speech, not censorship.
Quadriga

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The city of Chemnitz made headlines around the world for right-wing violence and anti-immigrant sentiment. But at a concert, tens of thousands took a stand against xenophobia and extremism. Can the movement 'There are more of us' last? Our guests: Linda Vierecke (DW), Valerie Höhne (Spiegel online), Matthew Karnitschnig (Politico).
Deutschland, Hamburg: Anti Merkel muss weg! Kundgebung

Thousands protest in Hamburg against right-wing demonstration 06.09.2018

An anti-immigrant demonstration in Hamburg was shouted down by thousands of people protesting against xenophobia. Several other German cities have seen protests against racism and far-right violence in recent days.
Visitors attend a concert against far-right protests in Chemnitz

Thousands attend Chemnitz concert against racism 03.09.2018

In response to a wave of anti-migrant demonstrations, thousands attended a concert in Chemnitz to protest xenophobia. The line-up included local bands such as Kraftklub, as well as well-known punk band Die Toten Hosen.
Rechte demonstrieren in Chemnitz

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.
Teilnehmer der Demonstration der AFD in Chemnitz greifen Journalisten und Polizei an

Chemnitz: 18 people injured in demonstrations 02.09.2018

Police say rival rallies in the eastern German city of Chemnitz on Saturday led to several casualties, including three security personnel. Some 11,000 people took part in far-right rallies and counterdemonstrations.
Deutschland Bundesaussenminister Heiko Maas

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Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has told Germans to stand up and help defend democracy. He warned Germany's reputation is threatened by the specter of xenophobia and racism.

Deutschland | Rechte Demo in Chemnitz

Chemnitz police order far-right protesters to go home 01.09.2018

Two competing demonstrations in Chemnitz were very much a clash of two Germanys. No police presence could obscure the fundamental conflict, indeed naked hatred, between these two sets of people.
Deutschland Bundespolizei Abzeichen (Symbolbild)

German police officers investigated for alleged Nazi salute 01.09.2018

A witness has reported two German federal police officers and a volunteer security guard to authorities for making the Nazi salute. Making the gesture in public is illegal in Germany.
Deutschland Demonstration der rechten Szene in Chemnitz

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Deutschland Anschlag auf Moschee in Bielefeld

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