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With conservatives gaining ground in German politics, the idea of free university education appears to be a thing of the past. But, the idea of tuition fees and even study loans remains anathema to many students. (June 6, 2005)
While German officials discuss education reform proposals and elite schools, private international universities have started offering Anglo-style degrees to German students and may help public schools along the way. (June 13, 2005)
Eastern German and Swiss universities rank tops in the university comparison by the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE). CHE and the Zeit weekly assessed study programs at 280 universities. (May 5, 2006)
Jewish and Muslim groups have slammed a new initiative by German Family Affairs Minister Ursula von der Leyen to work with churches to develop guidelines on raising children. (April 20, 2006)
The German Association of College Prep School Teachers says that the number of Scientology groups that operate tutoring centers has tripled in the past 10 years. They worry that children are at risk. (July 28, 2006)
The Central Council of Jews in Germany has called for the country's Nazi history to be taught as a separate subject. But teachers' representatives remain skeptical. (July 4, 2006)
Days before a summit on integration of immigrants, the German government says it wants immigrant children to begin learning German as early as kindergarten. (July 11, 2006)
A Berlin school that hit the headlines earlier this year for banning Turkish and other languages and making students speak only German on its premises has been awarded a national prize. (june 27, 2006)
Germany's increasing educational poverty is threatening to erode the country's competitive advantage on the international stage, a study shows. (June 26, 2006)
Chancellor Merkel wants to hold a high-level integration summit after last month's crisis at a Berlin school whose pupils are mainly from immigrant families. Who's to blame? The parents or the school system? Or both? (May 8, 2006)
In times of economic hardship, some people have chosen to give up money altogether. But not having money doesn’t necessarily mean living poorly.
Many Germans are rejecting big-party politics. Non-voter numbers are up, and party membership is down. Citizens looking for ways to get involved directly in the political process are finding new ways to do so.
German foreign minister and key coalition ally Guido Westerwelle has criticized Chancellor Angela Merkel for pledging her support to French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is seeking re-election this year.
Romania's new prime minister, Mihai Razvan Ungureanu, has secured approval for his new cabinet in a vote of confidence. He has pledged to do a better job of managing Romania's economy.
Celebrated as one of the greatest visual artists in the modern canon, Gerhard Richter is honored for his 80th birthday with a special exhibition of around 150 paintings in Berlin.
As the Syrian government cracks down brutally on the opposition, calls to protect civilians are growing louder. But many defense experts warn against military intervention.
The high-decibel battle for the ballot in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous and politically crucial state has begun, with the credibility of the Gandhi dynasty at stake.
In a rather bizarre incident in Karnataka, three ministers have resigned, following video footage showing them watching a porn clip on their cell phone devices during an assembly session.
Greek political leaders have clinched a deal on austerity measures required so as to receive a second package of international loans. Prime Minister Lucas Papademos' office confirmed the agreement, after days of talks.
