Germany's SPD wades into anti-Semitism debate around Berlin's The

NAMPA / DPA

2026-09-22

Berlin (dpa) - The leadership of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) on Tuesday waded into the highly charged debate over alleged anti-Semitism within the ranks of the far-left party that won Berlin's state election, as an expert called the accusations "overblown." "Anti-Semitic phrases have no place in our society or our politics," wrote Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil in post on Instagram with his fellow party co-leader Bärbel Bas and General Secre......

Restricted content

Politics

German-born aid worker sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran

2026-09-22 22:30:53

Deutsche Welle to cut White House-produced coverage over Trump ban

2026-09-22 22:00:35

By David Hughes in New York, Nick Lester, David Lynch, Rhiannon

2026-09-22 22:00:35

Germany's Wadephul urges far-reaching UN reforms as Merz stays away

2026-09-22 20:01:23

Traces of explosives found near German air base after drone incident

2026-09-22 20:01:23

By David Hughes in New York and Sophie Wingate, Press Association

2026-09-22 19:31:38

Debate on anti-Semitism in Berlin's The Left 'overblown,' expert says

2026-09-22 17:31:15

Majority want Merz to resign as German leader hangs on to power

2026-09-22 17:01:03

Kremlin open to talks with AfD, 'impressed' by pro-Russia stance

2026-09-22 16:04:11

Left says Merz won't be able to stop planned expropriations in Berlin

2026-09-22 16:04:11

Left says Merz won't be able to stop planned expropriations in Berlin

2026-09-22 15:20:47

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 22 September 2026 - Incoming Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) board chair Monica Geingos. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK - The Old Mutual Namibia Tower. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OTJIMATI, 20 September 2026 - Otjimati Kindergarten. (Photo by: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

NAMPA

OTJIMATI, 20 September 2026 - Otjimati village benefits from the rural electrification programme. (Photo by: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 September 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa and Global Cooperation in New York (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 22 September 2026 - Saipem, a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors and the Petroleum Training and Education Fund's (Petrofund) executive teams pose for a photo during a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two companies. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 22 September 2026 - Letshego Namibia celebrated the country’s cultural diversity and unity during National Heritage Week. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 September 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking during an event that explored Namibia’s energy future, industrialisation, critical minerals, oil and gas in New York City (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA