Dobrindt wants to lift work ban for asylum seekers: Anyone arriving in Germany as an asylum seeker is not allowed to work immediately. If Alexander Dobrindt has ...
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Dobrindt wants to lift work ban for asylum seekers
The escalation in the Middle East continues on day five. The US military reports more than 2,000 attacks on targets in Iran ... Show more
Weimer sets the example, others should follow: The Federal Ministry of the Interior is planning comprehensive checks of grant recipients by the Federal Office ...
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Weimer sets the example, others should follow
War with Iran: Dobrindt currently sees no increased threat: Despite the war with Iran, the security situation in Germany has not changed significantly ...
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War with Iran: Dobrindt currently sees no increased threat
Key FactsGermany’s Security Remains Stable Amid Middle East Conflict
Mar 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt currently sees no escalation in Germany’s security situation due to the Middle East war.

  • Heightened protection is maintained for vulnerable sites including American, Jewish, and Israeli facilities within Germany.

  • Protests are peaceful so far, and no new cyber threats have been detected at this time.

  • Security agencies cooperate closely with international partners while monitoring potential refugee movements from the conflict zone.
  • As of today, we see nothing that would constitute an additional new threat to Germany.
    Alexander Dobrindt, Federal Minister of the Interior (CSU), on the war in the Middle East
Study on racism in public authorities: What is Alexander Dobrindt trying to hide?
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Study on racism in public authorities: What is Alexander Dobrindt trying ...
Classification by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution: Dobrindt has Faeser's AfD report re-examined
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Classification by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution: ...
AfD celebrates after court decision - | is a ban now definitively off the table?: A court ruling has reignited the debate about a possible ban on the AfD ...
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AfD celebrates after court decision - | is a ban now definitively off the ...
Dobrindt extends border controls until autumn 2026: Seit seinem Amtsantritt im Mai 2025 hat Innenminister Dobrindt die Grenzkontrollen ausgeweitet ...
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Dobrindt extends border controls until autumn 2026
Messages that get through: “Anyone who wants to get rid of the AfD should light a candle for Merz and Spahn.”
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Messages that get through: “Anyone who wants to get rid of the AfD should ...
Key FactsFour Conservatives to Counter AfD Appeal
Feb 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Timo Lochocki contends that the AfD’s prospects depend more on government success in core policy areas than on the party’s own rhetoric.

  • Friedrich Merz, Jens Spahn, Boris Pistorius and Alexander Dobrindt possess credibility with segments of the AfD electorate and their repeated messages could make allegations against the party resonate.

  • Roughly one third of AfD supporters are reportedly unreachable through classic media channels, while the remaining two thirds show a cooled attachment to the political center that can be reactivated.

  • In eastern states such as Saxony-Anhalt, where the AfD polled around 39 percent, combined government achievements and months of consistent criticism from those four politicians are framed as the path to reclaim voters.
  • They are acting as if they were an alternative to the political center, which they had always portrayed as 'the elite' and 'the old parties'. And then all of it turns out to be a grand self-service shop.
    Friedrich Merz, during the CDU party congress in Stuttgart, commenting on the AfD
Iran war: No concrete danger in Germany: So far, there is no concrete evidence of a specific threat to Germany's internal security from the Iran war ...
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Iran war: No concrete danger in Germany
Dobrindt and integration courses: Speechless in Zehlendorf: Never before have so many refugees learned German, never before has the goal been so clear: ...
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Dobrindt and integration courses: Speechless in Zehlendorf
Starting work after three months: Dobrindt focuses on faster integration through employment
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Starting work after three months: Dobrindt focuses on faster integration ...
Key FactsFast-Track Work Integration Plan
Feb 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: merkur.de
  • Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt proposed a 'Sofort‑in‑Arbeit' plan to accelerate integration via the labor market.

  • Under the proposal, asylum seekers could begin work in Germany after three months even while their asylum process continues, and employment would not be mandatory.

  • Already rejected applicants and those who do not cooperate or conceal their identity would be excluded, and earned income is generally retained but offset against social benefits such as housing.

  • Current rules can delay work because residence in reception centers can make the wait up to six months; the Federal Employment Agency states consent can be granted after three months of lawful stay, and asylum seekers from safe countries must remain in reception centers during the procedure.
  • Those who come here should be able to work – and do so quickly.
    Alexander Dobrindt, Germany's Federal Minister of the Interior, said this to Bild am Sonntag in connection with the 'Sofort-in-Arbeit-Plan'.
"Return Hubs" send a clear signal: Germany plans deportation centers outside Europe
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Work after three months: What's really behind Dobrindt's new asylum plan?
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Work after three months: What's really behind Dobrindt's new ...
Union apparently does not consider civil protection a “priority”: Dobrindt leaves leadership positions vacant
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Union apparently does not consider civil protection a “priority”: Dobrindt ...
Federal government decision: Onay criticizes austerity measures for integration: Many immigrants will soon have to pay for their own integration courses ...
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Federal government decision: Onay criticizes austerity measures for ...
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said he intends to continue to monitor the activities of the far-right populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ... Show more

Interior minister: AfD 'remains a case for observation'
OpinionWork bans for asylum seekers: Dobrindt's policy remains a mockery for refugees
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Work bans for asylum seekers: Dobrindt's policy remains a mockery for ...
Savings a "catastrophe": SPD sharply criticizes Dobrindt over integration courses
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Savings a
The dispute over canceled integration courses escalates: The debate over integration courses between Interior Minister Dobrindt (CSU) and the SPD is escalating ...
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The dispute over canceled integration courses escalates
Dobrindt cancels language courses for Ukrainian refugees: sharp criticism from municipalities
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Dobrindt cancels language courses for Ukrainian refugees: sharp criticism ...
Alexander Dobrindt should not cut funding for integration courses.: The Interior Minister wants to cut funding for integration courses, including for Ukrainian ...
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Alexander Dobrindt should not cut funding for integration courses.
Harsh criticism of Dobrindt: SPD angry about cut integration courses: CSU Interior Minister Dobrindt wants to exclude hundreds of thousands of immigrants from ...
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Harsh criticism of Dobrindt: SPD angry about cut integration courses
No end in March: Border control at Gildehaus extended: The news came as no surprise to officials working at the Gildehaus border crossing on Monday: The ...
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No end in March: Border control at Gildehaus extended
“We're fighting back”: Dobrindt announces massive offensive against left-wing extremism.
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“We're fighting back”: Dobrindt announces massive offensive against ...
Key FactsDobrindt Intensifies Fight Against Left-Wing Extremism
Feb 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
  • The January 2026 Berlin blackout, caused by an alleged left-wing extremist attack, impacted over 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses.

  • Interior Minister Dobrindt announced major expansions of security agencies and new legal frameworks to enhance investigative powers.

  • A taskforce combining the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the Federal Criminal Police Office was established alongside a €1 million reward for tips.

  • Critics highlight that left-wing extremist violence has decreased according to the 2024 intelligence report, while right-wing extremism has grown.
  • We strike back
    — Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt announces measures against left-wing extremism.
Dobrindt fordert Beweise und erwischt beim AfD-Verbot wunden Punkt der Linken: Grüne, Linke und SPD machen sich den Umgang mit der AfD leicht – sie fordern deren ...
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Dobrindt fordert Beweise und erwischt beim AfD-Verbot wunden Punkt der ...
To become more powerful: Dobrindt wants to expand the Office for the Protection of the Constitution into a secret service
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To become more powerful: Dobrindt wants to expand the Office for the ...
Blackout in Berlin: Why “volcano groups” are hard to find: Interior Minister Dobrindt promises one million euros for information: Because there is still no trace ...
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Blackout in Berlin: Why “volcano groups” are hard to find
Key FactsChallenges in Tracking Berlin Blackout Perpetrators
Jan 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
  • The power outage in southwest Berlin lasted several days and was claimed by a left-wing extremist group called the Vulkangruppe.

  • Investigators face difficulties due to the group’s secretive nature and the scarcity of informants within this scene.

  • Avoidance of digital communication hinders surveillance efforts and complicates the investigation process.

  • The substantial reward and public impact of the blackout may encourage insiders to provide crucial information.
  • The perpetrators act in the darkness of night, always careful not to leave traces and have no witnesses.
    Prof. Dr. Dirk Baier, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, explains the perpetrators' methods.
A million-euro reward is on offer: Dobrindt hopes for a swift resolution to the power grid attack
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A million-euro reward is on offer: Dobrindt hopes for a swift resolution ...
“Shift into high gear”: CDU wants to get serious about migration rules at the EU border
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“Shift into high gear”: CDU wants to get serious about migration rules at ...
Dobrindt: Federal government spends one million euros on volcano group: There is a reward of up to one million euros for information about the attack on the ...
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Dobrindt: Federal government spends one million euros on volcano group
Key FactsMillion Reward Offered for Vulkangruppe Leads
Jan 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
  • The federal government announced a one million euro reward for information that helps solve the Berlin power grid attack linked to the left-wing extremist Vulkangruppe.

  • The arson caused power outages impacting 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses, with the group active since 2011 in Berlin and Brandenburg.

  • The Federal Criminal Police Office is increasing staff and accepting tips 24/7 via phone and online, alongside launching a public awareness campaign.

  • Authorities investigate charges including membership in a terrorist organization, sabotage, and arson, considering the group’s claim of responsibility credible.
  • I find it appropriate to make clear how serious the situation is with a reward of this magnitude.
    — Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt commented on the high reward for information leading to the uncovering of the left-wing extremist volcanic groups.
Violence in Germany - | New study reveals shocking number of unreported cases: "Particularly repugnant"
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Violence in Germany - | New study reveals shocking number of unreported ...
“Stop trying to play politics” Dobrindt against World Cup boycott – reference to experiences in Qatar
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“Stop trying to play politics” Dobrindt against World Cup boycott – ...
Hunt for enemies of the constitution: Merz government wants to expand the Office for the Protection of the Constitution into a “real secret service”
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Hunt for enemies of the constitution: Merz government wants to expand the ...
"The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) is now investigating them": Dobrindt reports numerous leads on the arson attack in Berlin
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“Important building block”: Dobrindt praises increase in return program – opposition expresses safety concerns
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“Important building block”: Dobrindt praises increase in return program – ...
OpinionInvestigation against Vulkan group: A sign of desperation: Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt announces a €1 million bounty on the Vulkan group and an increase ...
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Investigation against Vulkan group: A sign of desperation
Key FactsMillion-Euro Bounty Targets Berlin's Vulkangruppe
Jan 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: taz.de
  • Interior Minister Dobrindt announced a one-million-euro bounty for information on the Vulkangruppe, linked to infrastructure attacks since 2011.

  • The unusually high reward highlights authorities' uncertainty, as suspects remain unidentified after 15 years of investigations.

  • The Vulkangruppe operate as small, autonomous anarchist cells that avoid public attention and resist state influence.

  • Meanwhile, security agencies are expanding surveillance and investigative powers against left-wing extremism despite limited success so far.
Black-Red coalition wants to make eight-hour day more flexible: Amidst the heated debate on part-time work regulations, the federal government is pushing for new ...
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Black-Red coalition wants to make eight-hour day more flexible
Number of first-time asylum applications is falling: This is partly due to one thing
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Number of first-time asylum applications is falling: This is partly due to ...
Interior Minister Dobrindt rejects change to part-time regulations: The business wing of the CDU/CSU alliance wants to restrict the legal right to part-time work ...
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Interior Minister Dobrindt rejects change to part-time regulations
Melanie Huml uses Dobrindt for her election campaign: For a long time, Alexander Dobrindt was considered a divisive troublemaker. Today, the Federal Minister of ...
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Melanie Huml uses Dobrindt for her election campaign
Alexander Dobrindt in Coburg: "Security is a core task": Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warns against downplaying left-wing violence in a ...
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Alexander Dobrindt in Coburg:
Civil servants to receive significantly more money – at least €3,000 for the lowest pay grade
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Civil servants to receive significantly more money – at least €3 ...
Man from Baden-Württemberg - | Another criminal deported to Syria: Criminals are now being deported to Syria almost weekly. Interior Minister Dobrindt ...
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Man from Baden-Württemberg - | Another criminal deported to Syria
Key FactsRecord High Deportations of Criminals in 2025
Jan 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • In 2025, the total number of deportees from Baden-Württemberg increased to 3,397, significantly surpassing the previous year.

  • The number of deported criminals rose to 1,046, up from 736 in 2024.

  • Justice Minister Marion Gentges highlighted the focus on individuals who violate laws rather than well-integrated residents.

  • Additionally, 3,844 people left Baden-Württemberg voluntarily in 2025, exceeding the figure from the prior year.
  • Never before have so many criminals been deported as in the past year.
    — Justice Minister Marion Gentges (CDU) to the newspaper.
Berlin offers one million euro bounty on left-wing extremists: After the attack on Berlin's power grid, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) ...
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Berlin offers one million euro bounty on left-wing extremists
Interior Minister: Alexander Dobrindt wants to take tougher action against cyberattacks
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Interior Minister: Alexander Dobrindt wants to take tougher action against ...
Interview with Interior Minister Dobrindt: “We will fight back”: Germany is the target of many hybrid attacks – and Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt reveals ...
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Interview with Interior Minister Dobrindt: “We will fight back”
"High financial reward": Dobrindt wants a bonus for tips on the Vulkan Group after the blackout in Berlin
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PLAIN TEXT FROM ALEXANDER DOBRINDT: "We must continue to push back illegal migration"