Britain's Trump Card: Brexit Negotiations Just Got More Complicated

Britain's Trump Card Brexit Negotiations Just Got More Complicated

Donald Trump's election in the US has made negotiations over Britain's departure from the EU even more complicated -- and could create added difficulties for German businesses. The prospect of a "hard Brexit" is becoming ever more likely. By Martin Hesse, Peter Müller, Christoph Pauly and Christian Reiermann more... [ Comment ]

SPIEGEL Interview with US President Barack Obama: 'We Could See More and More Divisions'

SPIEGEL Interview with US President Barack Obama 'We Could See More and More Divisions'

In an exclusive interview with German public broadcaster ARD and DER SPIEGEL, outgoing US President Barack Obama discusses the legacy he has built and his worries about the future of democracy, as well as Donald Trump, the man who will succeed him in office. Interview Conducted by Klaus Brinkbäumer and Sonia Seymour Mikich more... [ Comment ]


The End of Power: What Will Remain of Obama's Legacy?

The End of Power What Will Remain of Obama's Legacy?

Barack Obama is eager to define his legacy before "turning over the keys" to Donald Trump. This week, in his final trip abroad as president, he was in Berlin to visit his close ally Angela Merkel. But what will remain of his tenure in the White House? By Klaus Brinkbäumer and Holger Stark more... [ Comment ]

A Turning Point for Globalization: Inequality, Market Chaos and Angry Voters

A Turning Point for Globalization Inequality, Market Chaos and Angry Voters

Resistance is growing in industrialized countries to the problems caused by globalization and free trade. Populists like Donald Trump have promised relief by erecting new barriers to unhindered trade. But it is a dangerous path. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]


Nature Conservation Quiz: Where Species Are Going Extinct

Nature Conservation Quiz Where Species Are Going Extinct

Many of Earth's flora and fauna are threatened with extinction. That much you already know. But do you also know where our forests are disappearing and which countries are trying to save them? Find out more by taking our quiz. more...

Deforestation on Borneo: Fighters For The Forest

Deforestation on Borneo Fighters For The Forest

The Indonesian rain forest is shrinking dramatically, because farmers and multinationals use the land for agriculture. Four activists fight for the forest, with completely different means: from their bare hands to smartphones. By Jacopo Ottaviani (Text) and Isacco Chiaf (Photos/Videos) more...


'Extreme and Unprecedented Uncertainty': NATO Prepares for Trump Presidency

'Extreme and Unprecedented Uncertainty' NATO Prepares for Trump Presidency

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump issued some serious threats to NATO that could significantly alter the balance of power in Europe if delivered on. Fearing the worst, officials at the trans-Atlantic military alliance even developed scenarios for his possible presidency. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

Opinion: An Absurd and Dangerous President

Opinion An Absurd and Dangerous President

The United States has voted for a dangerously inexperienced and racist man -- one who was swept into the White House by an army of disenfranchised white working- and middle class Americans. It's a movement that now threatens democracy around the world. By Klaus Brinkbäumer more... [ Comment ]


A Win for Sports: SPIEGEL Announces 2016 Social Design Award Honors

A Win for Sports SPIEGEL Announces 2016 Social Design Award Honors

This year's winners of the SPIEGEL ONLINE and SPIEGEL WISSEN Social Design Award have been announced. The victors include an app that brings sports enthusiasts together and a tree-planting project in Berlin. By Marianne Wellershoff more...

One-Hundred Years of Fear: America Has Abdicated Its Leadership of the West

One-Hundred Years of Fear America Has Abdicated Its Leadership of the West

For 100 years, the United States was the leader of the free world. With the election of Donald Trump, America has now abdicated that role. It is time for Europe, and Angela Merkel, to step into the void. By Dirk Kurbjuweit more... [ Comment ]