It’s okay to scrap abortion from the criminal law, some Christians say. But others fundamentally disagree. In Germany, this is not just theory but practice, Wolfgang Stock writes.

Germany is currently in an unusual situation for its inhabitants: we are in a deep crisis. And not just in one area, but in several: The economy, politics, administration, churches... This is the way out, says columnist Wolfgang Stock.

In Germany, elections are coming up. Many are worried about the far-right AfD party that will get a good deal of the votes, according to the polls. Christians are allured by the narrative of the party too, columnist Wolfgang notices.

Universities are making headlines in Germany. Not only have there been anti-Semitic demonstrations at universities. Also “fundamentalist Christians” are under criticism.

This year I have made a pleasant observation: In Germany, the „Karwoche“ („Holy Week“) has been revitalised.

It was long ago that we saw so many demonstrators in Germany. It all has to do with a secret meeting of right-wing extremists, considering the mass deportation of people who have fled to our country is moving many, many people.

Last week, more than 500 police officers raided the "Islamic Centre Hamburg", a large mosque known to be anti-Semitic, as well as 54 of its branches throughout Germany. With this raid, the authorities want to gather the final evidence to ban the community's activities.

In Germany, there has just been a stir in some Christian circles because of the news that "A Christian school has been closed by the state". However, a closer look reveals a more nuanced picture and it becomes clear that Christian schools in Germany are not in danger.

The German parliament, the Bundestag, will soon vote on a bill that the majority of the coalition of Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals promised as an important project during their election campaign: It should be made much easier for trans persons to change their gender entry in official documents.

All of Europe is groaning under the heat. Our calibrated thermometer on the north side of our house read 36.9 degrees at 2 metres last week. Celsius - not Fahrenheit.