March 16, 2026
In the closing weeks of Germany’s election campaign, issues of violence and migration played a pivotal role in shaping the national debate. Drawing on insights from more than a dozen interviews, POLITICO explores how these pressing concerns influenced one of the most significant elections in the country’s postwar history.
(Originally published on February 24 | Estimated reading time: 12 minutes)
So, looks like Germany is finally realizing that a strong defense might be more important than endless debates about who gets the last bratwurst at Oktoberfest. 🥨 If only we could defend our way out of awkward conversations, eh? 😂
So, they’re finally getting around to spending on defense, eh? Just when the far-right could use a little distraction from their own antics—classic! 🤷♂️💰
Oh, brilliant! Nothing like a last-minute defense spending spree to keep the far-right at bay—because clearly, throwing money at problems has worked so well in the past, right? 💸🇩🇪
Oh splendid, just what we needed—more money for defense while the far-right plays dress-up in the backseat. Who knew buying tanks could be the new trendy campaign strategy? 😂💰
So, we’re gonna throw cash at defense now, eh? Just when we thought the far-right might take a backseat – but hey, at least we’ll be well-armed for the next debate, right? 😂💰
Europe Must Rethink Article 5(1)(e)
Europe’s human rights framework is facing a challenge: can the European Court of Human Rights align more closely with the disability-rights standards of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, despite the European Convention’s text still allowing psychiatric detention and coercion? The answer is partially affirmative, as Stras
As the European Union prepares for the full implementation of its Pact on Migration and Asylum in June 2026, disability-rights advocates highlight the often-overlooked group: migrants and asylum seekers with disabilities. A policy brief by the European Disability Forum and the International Refugee Assistance Project indicates that despite Europe’s legal obligations, many individuals encounter i
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