Government & Politics

Security costs shut down Germany’s Christmas markets Following Islamist attacks in the past years in Berlin, Magdeburg, and Solingen, new security requirements impose exorbitant expenses on organizers.

(European Conservative) Several German towns have canceled their traditional Christmas markets this year, pointing to the mounting costs of new security requirements introduced after a series of terror attacks. Local organizers argue that they are unable to comply with the government’s anti-terror […]

Academics & Education

Antisemitism in Germany: Rising fear among Jews after October 7 pogrom As the notion of 'memory culture' fades, Jewish voices in Germany express unease about the future of solidarity.

(European Conservative) Since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, the climate for Jews in Germany has changed dramatically. Many report that they no longer feel safe, neither on the streets nor in educational institutions. Jewish families in Germany […]