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Right-Wing Extremism
Demonstrators thwart neo-Nazi bid to stage Dresden bombing rally 
Thousands of demonstrators: Demonstrators in Dresden successfully prevented right-wing extremists. from staging a march to commemorate the city being firebombed. Others gathered to form a symbolic human chain against the neo-Nazis…” Article by Deutsche-Welle from 13. February 2010  
Germany 'Not Doing Enough' to Fight Right-Wing Extremism
A report released Tuesday showed a 16 percent increase in far-right crimes in Germany in 2008 and a rise in the number of neo-Nazis. German commentators argue that the government is not doing enough to fight right-wing extremism. Article at Spiegel-Online from 05/20/2009
Germany at the War
Not Calling Afghanistan a War Is a 'Semantic Farce'
"Germany's military presence in Afghanistan is deeply unpopular at home. But even after spending seven years there and losing 35 soldiers, many German politicians still refuse to call it a "war." German commentators argue Thursday that the government is afraid to tell the truth..." Article at Spiegel-Online from 06/25/2009
Struggles and Strikes
DRAMA IN BAYREUTH: Strike Threatens Wagner Festival
"A pay dispute is threatening to bring the curtain down on this year's annual Wagner opera festival in Bayreuth before it has even begun. While it's the performers who receive the standing ovation at the end of the show, no theater production would be possible without the work of the backstage crew. This is a lesson being learnt all too late by organisers of the Bayreuth Festival, whose 60 stagehands and lighting engineers and 100 freelance workers have gone on strike over pay. .." Article at Spiegel-Online from 07/14/2009
FIRED OVER 1.30 EUROS: Supermarket Cashier Becomes German Anti-Capitalist Hero
“Barbara E. was fired for allegedly stealing 1.30 euros. Now, the German media has transformed a 50-year-old supermarket cashier into a national hero. Even senior German politicians have voiced their solidarity. In these times of economic crisis, even such a measly sum as €1.30 ($1.66) can turn a supermarket cashier into a national hero -- and may ultimately cost a leading German politician his job. ..”Article at Spiegel-Online from 02/26/2009
Fundamental Rights
NEW ANTI-TERROR LEGISLATION: Journalists Worry 'Big Brother Law' Will Kill Press Freedom
A new law working its way toward passage in Germany has journalists worried. Certain provisions, they say, could eliminate the ability for reporters to protect their sources. Still, the measure is likely to go into effect early next year. Article by Charles Hawley at Spiegel-Online from 12/17/2008
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