Dresden and the AfD
Germany’s far right continues to instrumentalize the memory of Dresden.
What’s Next for Germany after Angela Merkel?
Germany’s future has suddenly become more uncertain.
German Elections Could Bring a New Wave of Extremism
German elections rarely produce a majority government. Its the negotiations after an election that reveal what direction the country will be taking.
How Nazis Twisted the Swastika into a Symbol of Hate
The images from Charlottesville, Va., of white supremacists marching with Nazi banners reminded us, as if we needed it, that the swastika remains a potent symbol of racist hate.
Labyrinth of Clichés
Germany's entry for the foreign language Oscar is a largely conventional German historical film
Germany. A Force to be Reckoned With
As Germany's leaders navigate their way through Europe's challenges, they could do far worse than to let themselves be guided by the reunification generation's abiding desire to be part of an open and conciliatory Europe.
Marc Bauder: Marking History with a Border of Light
To mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Marc and Christopher Bauder conceived and executed a public art installation called Lichtgrenze (Light Border).