German opposition forces Bundestag debate on Namibia genocide

Summary

Germany’s opposition parties have forced a debate in the Bundestag on the genocide Germany carried out in Namibia in the early 20th century against the Ovaherero and Nama. The debate raises questions about whether Germany will make progress in addressing its colonial crimes.

Timeline

1. Deutsche Welle

   16 Oct 2026, 14:42 UTCSource ↗

   Deutsche Welle reports that Germany’s opposition parties have forced a Bundestag debate on the genocide Germany carried out in Namibia and asks whether it will spur progress on addressing colonial crimes.

2. Deutsche Welle

   16 Oct 2026, 14:42 UTCSource ↗

   Deutsche Welle reports that the Bundestag has debated the genocide Germany carried out in Namibia a century ago and questions whether the debate will spur progress on colonial crimes.

3. Deutsche Welle

   16 Oct 2026, 14:42 UTCSource ↗

   Deutsche Welle reports that the debate concerns the genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama and asks whether it will prompt a reckoning with German colonialism.