WELT
Coverage of WELT in the Nexus archive.
- Der „große Irrtum“ von Ex-AfD-Chef Jörg Meuthen
Ex-AfD-Chef Jörg Meuthen admits past mistakes in handling the party's radical wing, acknowledging he underestimated Björn Höcke's influence and regrets tactical alliances with radicals. He criticizes the current AfD for its nationalist direction and lack of governance expertise.
- German minister calls deadly Berlin Pride assault ‘Islamist terrorist attack’
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt labeled the Berlin Pride parade attack, which killed one person and injured 29, an 'Islamist terrorist attack.' The suspect, Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old with Lebanese descent, was previously linked to criminal offenses and radicalization.
- Security-Update: Trumps Iran-Falle – wie kommt er aus dem Krieg?
The article discusses the escalation of the Iran war after a ceasefire collapsed, resulting in US soldier deaths. It examines Trump's strategic dilemma between further conflict and de-escalation, Vizepräsident J.D. Vance's criticism of the war, and Trump's relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu. The piece also explores whether Trump's credibility is eroding among supporters like Fox News.
- Bonus episode: Ernstfall — What if Russia attacks NATO?
The article discusses a wargame simulation by WELT exploring a hypothetical Russian attack on NATO's eastern flank. It involves German politicians, military officials, and experts simulating responses, sparking international debate.
- US pullback from NATO echoes the set-up of an unsettling German wargame
The US is withdrawing some forces from Europe, creating capability gaps that Germany and other NATO allies must address. A wargame simulated Germany's response to a Russian attack on Lithuania, highlighting challenges in political decision-making speed during crises without US support.
- Vier gegen Vier im Kanzleramt
Friedrich Merz meets coalition leaders and economic/labor union heads to discuss pension, health, and tax reforms. Internal debates within the SPD and Greens highlight tensions over policy priorities and party reforms.
- Why the US is detaining a senior Afghan diplomat expelled by Spain
Raheem Peerzada, a senior Afghan diplomat, was detained by U.S. immigration officers in March 2025 at Washington Dulles International Airport. U.S. immigration court documents allege he provided material support to the Taliban by continuing diplomatic work after their 2021 takeover, while multiple women accuse him of sexual misconduct. Spain expelled him following investigations into these allegations.