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Politicians fear large numbers of asylum seekers could give a boost to rightwing populism
‘Property entails obligations,’ says Tobias Merckle, an heir to a pharma fortune who lives in the prison he founded
Safe Harbour movement wants to take in more asylum seekers but issue is political minefield
Merkel set to restart EU debate over relocation of asylum seekers following fire on Lesbos
U-turn comes after agricultural lobby criticises move and retailers warn of food shortages
Labour market remains solid despite economy going into reverse
Economic disappointment and historic grievances fuel anger ahead of crucial elections
Some domestic security agencies appear unwilling or unable to tackle the threat of extremism
Shot German politician had urged welcome for migrants in 2015 crisis
Celebrities urge voters to reject AfD in town favoured for film sets
Policymakers question whether to pour funds into areas with declining working-age population
Pressure on SPD, while CDU leader Kramp-Karrenbauer admits failings in election test
CDU leadership candidate Friedrich Merz says postwar constitution may need to change
A watchmaker in AfD’s stronghold is running staff workshops to promote tolerance
Supporters of once dominant German party have been switching to AfD and Greens
Warnings grow that extremists are becoming more sophisticated and more violent
The number of undocumented migrants in the EU is unknown but some cities are realising that ‘get-tough’ policies do not work
Supporters see party as defence against an Islamic threat, despite claims of anti-Semitism
Tensions over interior minister Seehofer’s role in coalition strife start to surface
Berlin seeks to end Maassen row by making him special adviser to interior minister
Feud among coalition leaders intensifies after Hans-Georg Maassen promoted not dismissed
Research suggests migrants account for two-thirds of US GDP expansion since 2011
Race to host football tournament takes on broader political tone
Move highlights fears over the party’s shift towards extremist politics
Series of demonstrations have gripped the city after a murder blamed on asylum seekers
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