Commemorations in 101 cities reveal how restrictions on Russian civic initiatives are shifting historical-memory work abroad and affecting perceptions of institutional risk.
Katherina Reiche warned that Left Party gains in Berlin could weaken Germany’s investment appeal and raise concerns over property rights.
Georgia detained former defense chief Giorgi Baramidze on treason and sabotage accusations tied to remarks about the Abkhazia war.
The AfD party’s expulsion of Alexander Eichwald, who mimicked Hitler’s speech, exposes ideological rifts and raises concerns about far-right extremism affecting Germany’s political and economic stability.