The Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism (RIAS) reported over 8,700 antisemitic incidents in Germany in 2025, with 68% classified as Israel-related. Incidents include 178 physical attacks, four cases of extreme violence (including a knife attack at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Berlin), and a surge in online hate speech (2,314 cases). The report highlights that antisemitism remains at high levels since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with normalization across political spectrums. RIAS methodology has faced criticism from the Diaspora Alliance for overemphasizing Israel-related antisemitism and underestimating far-right extremism.

The 2025 microcensus by Germany's Federal Statistical Office reveals that more than four million refugees and displaced persons live in Germany. Of the 3.3 million refugees who arrived after 1950, nearly half come from Ukraine (25%) and Syria (20%). The data also includes 713,000 displaced persons from World War II. The actual number of refugees may be higher, as the census only counts those who cited flight as their primary reason for immigration. This underscores the long-term demographic impact of conflicts in Syria, Ukraine, and the former Yugoslavia on Germany.

Bavaria's highest administrative court ruled that the state's domestic intelligence agency can continue to surveil the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The court rejected the AfD's appeal, citing prior rulings that found the party's statements on remigration, defamation of minorities, and anti-constitutional agitation exceeded permissible criticism. The decision aligns with similar efforts in other German states and at the federal level to classify the AfD as a right-wing extremist endeavor.

Germany's federal and state interior ministers convened in Hamburg for their biannual spring conference, focusing on civil defense capabilities, migration policy, and social fraud. Hamburg's interior minister Andy Grote called for lowering legal hurdles to deport convicted criminals with protected status, regardless of origin. The conference also addressed the integration of Syrian refugees, with calls for a constructive federal strategy. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius attended as a guest, highlighting the link between internal and external security amid hybrid threats.

German politicians, including Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt and Federal Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger, have faced criticism for using artificial intelligence to write speeches and articles without disclosure, leading to incidents of fabricated quotes. The federal government has issued guidelines for AI use in administration, but experts warn that AI can undermine trust, substance, and democratic discourse. The debate underscores the tension between efficiency and transparency in political communication, highlighting the need for responsible AI use and disclosure.

Poland and Germany are set to sign defense agreements in Warsaw on Wednesday, but the scope has been reduced due to expected opposition from Poland's nationalist president and the Law and Justice party. The deals will focus on Baltic Sea cooperation, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, stopping short of mutual security clauses beyond NATO and EU commitments. The signing comes as Poland seeks to bolster defense amid the Ukraine war and uncertainty over US troop presence in Europe.

The evacuation of US missionary Peter Stafford from DRC to Berlin for experimental Ebola treatment (MBP-134) has spotlighted stark inequities in global health. While Stafford received advanced care in Germany, African nations lack resources for similar treatments. MBP-134, the experimental monoclonal antibody treatment Stafford received, was also prioritized by WHO and Africa CDC for DRC outbreak trials. The article notes that US aid cuts (83% of USAID programs) and WHO withdrawal have weakened DRC's healthcare system, closing health centers and reducing staff and medication stocks, complicating outbreak response. Experts warn that neglected epidemics can become global threats.