Tag Archives: politics
Formation Talks Failed – What’s Next? Posted by Sten on Nov 21, 2017
Germany held elections earlier this year. Four parties came out on top and started talks to form a coalition to govern with a majority. However, just last weekend, those talks were ended – unprecedented in the quite stable political climate of the Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Federal Republic of Germany). So, let’s have a closer look and scoop up some…
What are Reichsbürger? Posted by Sten on Dec 22, 2016
There is a bizarre Bewegung (movement) in Germany: The Reichsbürgerbewegung (Reich’s Citizens Movement). They recently came into the spotlight because a Polizist (police officer) was shot. Who are these people? What do they stand for? And what do they want? Let’s find out! What is a Reichsbürger? A Reichsbürger is a German citizen that doesn’t recognize the German state. Some of them believe that…
After the Brexit, maybe a Dexit? Posted by Sten on Jun 27, 2016
The people of the United Kingdom have decided: they want to leave the European Union (EU). This is also referred to as the Brexit, a combination of Britain and exit. But what does this mean for other countries in Europe, what about Germany? Will there be a Dexit? The Brexit Even though many outlets and economic…
Refugees Welcome? Germany Reacts (Pt3) Posted by Constanze on Feb 9, 2016
As I write this, it’s exactly 4 months since my last post on the refugee crisis in Germany. Last time I wrote about it, it seemed Germans, with the exclusion of some far-right groups, were largely supportive of the influx of refugees that had arrived in their country. However, since the sexual assaults and muggings…
Hitler Is Back In Germany Posted by Constanze on Jan 26, 2016
For decades, it has been considered taboo to talk about Hitler and the Nazis in Germany. Now, two things have happened that suggest this taboo is beginning to break. 1. MEIN KAMPF BACK ON SALE On January 8th, a new edition of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf went on sale in Germany for the first time…
5 Places to Visit in Germany 2016 Posted by Larissa on Jan 18, 2016
Ein Frohes Neues Jahr!! Ich hoffe ihr hattet schöne Weihnachten und seid gut ins neue Jahr gerutscht! If one of your new year’s resolutions is to come and visit Germany, then this is the post for you. Here is a list of some great places to visit in Germany; some of them I’ve been to…
German Words From The News Posted by Constanze on Dec 7, 2015
Whilst browsing the other Transparent Language blogs as I do from time to time, I came across a fantastic post on the Greek blog entitled ‘Greek vocabulary from the news’. There are a few, interconnected topics that are dominating the headlines worldwide at the moment, namely der Terrorismus (terrorism), der Syrien Konflikt (the Syria conflict)…