SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 09, 2013
When it comes to their approach to foreign policy with Russia, German Chancellor Merkel and President Gauck aren't messing around. Perhaps it has to do with their backgrounds in East Germany. They show the US significantly more leniency. By Jakob Augstein more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 29, 2013
The EU wanted to usher in a more modern policy toward Eastern Europe through the proposed association agreement with Ukraine. Instead, in the wake of Kiev's change of heart, it faces a diplomatic shambles. Europe clearly needs a new strategy for Russia. By Nikolaus Blome and Gregor Peter Schmitz in Vilnius more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 28, 2013
Despite Ukraine's rejection of a planned Association Agreement trade deal with the European Union, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is holding the door open. She says Moscow should stop pressuring former Soviet satellite states. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 28, 2013
Germany's next government is expected to shower the country with goodies including a minimum wage and an earlier retirement age. Editorialists warn the extra spending sends the wrong message and will be costly for the next generation. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 27, 2013
Angela Merkel's incoming government is promising a little something for everyone, but it will all come at a price of billions. Those costs are likely to be fobbed off on either the next government or generation. A Commentary By Roland Nelles more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 27, 2013
Weeks of talks ended early Wednesday morning with a contract between Angela Merkel's conservatives and the center-left Social Democrats to form Germany's next government. The deal still faces a difficult vote by all SPD members in December. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 25, 2013
The inability of European bureaucrats to keep up with the Kremlin's manipulations -- or Kiev's political calculations -- has cost the EU a trade deal with Ukraine, and severely damaged its foreign policy. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 25, 2013
In the wake of Ukraine's withdrawal from EU trade deal discussions, Kiev was rocked by the biggest protests since the Orange Revolution while the daughter of imprisoned former Ukrainian leader Yulia Tymoshenko pled for Germany's help. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 19, 2013
The Social Democrats sowed mistrust among Angela Merkel's conservatives last week by declaring themselves open to a future alliance with the left-wing Left Party. Her new government could be more fragile than thought, with the SPD already positioning itself for the post-Merkel era. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 14, 2013
For the first time in Germany, politicians seem close to a deal that would extend the right to dual citizenship to children of immigrants and naturalized Germans. The national identity of thousands of young people hangs in the balance. By Charly Wilder more... [ Comment ]
