Bundesrat
Coverage of Bundesrat in the Nexus archive.
- Germany moves to criminalise denial of Israel’s existence while refusing to recognise Palestine
Germany's upper house of parliament approved a law that could imprison individuals for denying Israel's right to exist, while Berlin continues to refuse recognizing Palestine. The proposal, from the state of Hesse, grants legal protection to Israel not extended to Palestine and faces potential consideration by the lower house post-summer recess.
- Germany moves to criminalise denial of Israel’s existence while refusing to recognise Palestine
Germany's upper house of parliament approved a law that could jail individuals for denying Israel's right to exist, while the country continues to refuse recognizing Palestine. The proposed law, submitted by Hesse, faces criticism for potentially violating freedom of expression and constitutional concerns.
- Germany’s far right is finally poised for power
Germany’s far-right AfD party is poised to form its first state government in Saxony-Anhalt, with opinion polls showing 40% or more support. The party’s rise threatens to disrupt regional governance and federal coordination, with potential consequences for German politics and European far-right movements.