Investigations
Bonn murder trial: women’s safety must come first
A husband faces allegations of killing his wife and abandoning their infant. The court must test the evidence; public protection deserves serious scrutiny.
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Mons rape trial: a student’s safety must come first
Three defendants deny charges concerning a student and a night shop. The court’s decision is expected in November; public protection and due process both matter.
Investigations
Cologne robot case: police probe alleged harassment of teenager
Police seized a robot and two phones after an alleged incident involving a teenager. The investigation must establish how the device operated and who directed it.
Opinion
Dutch housing priority: young residents deserve answers
A new debate over refugee housing priority meets fresh EIB research on migration-driven demand. Local rules and the measure behind the headline matter.
Investigations
Man accused of stabbing toddler had previous child-stabbing charges and was found unfit for trial
Nelson Blanco faces new charges after a mother and her two-year-old daughter were attacked in Providence. Earlier allegations and competency decisions raise urgent questions about public protection.
Opinion
When your hometown stops feeling like home: the case for slower immigration
Hunter Ash’s viral post describes the grief of feeling like a visitor in his own town. It raises a serious question about the pace of immigration, belonging and who gets a say.
Opinion
German teacher’s warning: pupils and staff need protection, not another excuse
An August account describes violence and drug dealing at a Rhineland school. The allegations demand scrutiny, and integration policy must answer to the classroom.
Opinion
Trier student’s parents challenge the AfD firewall: public safety must come first
An August interview places bereaved CDU members at the centre of Germany’s argument over parliamentary cooperation and immigration enforcement.
Opinion
Wrocław stairwell stabbing: Ukrainian teenager charged with attempted murder
August reporting described a woman attacked inside her apartment building, an arrest and pretrial detention. A charge is not a conviction.
Opinion
Kassel double murder: reported life sentence puts public protection at the centre
An August court report describes a life sentence, a finding of exceptional gravity and an acquittal for a co-accused woman.
Opinion
Malmö jogger attack: aggravated rape charge puts women’s safety back in the spotlight
A September prosecution concerns a July attack on a seaside running route. Public protection deserves more than statements of concern.
Opinion
Why India attracts so much hostility online
An Olympic bid has become a magnet for ridicule. Behind the reaction lie genuine concerns about fraud, public safety and infrastructure — but also an online culture that turns individual failures into accusations against an entire population.
Politics
Orbán alleges political persecution after former minister Seszták detained
A corruption inquiry has become a confrontation over judicial independence. Seszták denies wrongdoing, while the government rejects allegations of political prosecution.
Security
Mother of three killed in Coesfeld shelter: estranged husband arrested
The September report describes a fatal stabbing and separate proceedings against the suspect. The case puts the protection of vulnerable women at the centre of the debate.
Security
Cologne rail attacks: official response raises questions about public protection
A Syrian suspect’s police record has drawn scrutiny after reported attacks on passengers. The official account distinguishes suspicions from established convictions.
Security
Former German intelligence chief faces espionage allegations: public trust is on the line
The reported arrest of August Hanning raises questions about classified information and private consulting. The accusations remain to be tested.
Opinion
Bremen police discuss vomiting to disrupt assault. Women deserve protection before an emergency
An unusual suggestion in workplace safety courses has drawn attention. The police describe it as one emergency option; our view is that prevention must begin with institutions, not the victim.
Opinion
Europe needs leaders who protect its inheritance, not just manage its decline
A French debate about elites and democracy raises a question that belongs in every European capital: what are our leaders responsible for preserving?