Germany is grappling with a dilemma over what its postwar vow of ‘Nie wieder’, or never again, means in practice – is it a universal commitment to human dignity and human rights, or an exclusive promise to the Jewish people and Israel?

Shane O’Brien (29) will redouble organising efforts after ruling, he says

Economic analysts suggest economic uncertainty and internal party disagreements could yet dampen voter enthusiasm for the party

Federal coalition government agreement promises full border controls, a tighter asylum approach and expedited deportation of criminal foreign nationals

Shane O’Brien addresses 400 demonstrators in Berlin as lawyers prepare to file emergency motions over deportation order

Bert Murray (31) and Shane O’Brien (29) are fighting efforts to remove them. But why have Berlin authorities gone so far?

Friedrich Merz has yet to secure the chancellery but polls show his party on just 25 per cent support

City celebrates composer’s birthday with annual international musical competition

Donald Tusk said his country ‘will not accept migrants from other European countries under so-called Dublin system

Alexandra Hildebrandt welcomed her first child in 1977 and has had eight since turning 50

Rule changes prevent hardline group’s former leader from opening German parliament

Daniela Klette (66) makes first public appearance since arrest in Berlin a year ago after 34 years of living under assumed name

Daniela Klette (66) is charged with attempted murder, theft and breaches of the war weapons control Act

Popularity of tech billionaire’s car brand plummets in country where it has its only European factory

Three-party alliance backs borrowing package of €500 billion for infrastructure projects and an effective blank cheque for defence and security spending