SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 21, 2017
The recent arrest of German human rights activist Peter Steudtner marks a turning point in relations between Germany and Turkey. In an election year, the center-left Social Democrats want to see a tightening of sanctions, but Angela Merkel has declined. She wants to save the refugee deal the EU has made with Ankara. By Ralf Neukirch, Maximilian Popp and Christoph Schult more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 14, 2017
The violence that erupted at the G-20 summit last week has raised significant questions as to whether protecting world leaders was prioritized over the safety of the people of Hamburg. Police records from the weekend reveal the full scale of the chaos. By SPIEGEL Staff
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SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 10, 2017
Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron hope to reinvigorate the Franco-German partnership. Yet even as military cooperation moves forward, the two countries are still far apart on eurozone reforms. By Peter Müller and Christian Reiermann more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 08, 2017
The Hamburg summit is over. Overshadowed by the violence on the streets outside, Angela Merkel and the rest of the G-20 leaders managed to find mini-compromises on major issues. But the question remains: Was it worth it? By Florian Gathmann and Philipp Wittrock more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 08, 2017
All G-20 participants, except for the U.S., underlined their commitment to the Paris climate change agreement. It is a significant success for Merkel, even if Turkish President Erdogan changed his mind after the summit. An Analysis by Holger Dambeck more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 08, 2017
Ivanka Trump briefly took her father's place at the G-20 negotiating table on Saturday. But hostess Angela Merkel is happy to have the U.S. president's daughter at the summit. A good relationship with Ivanka provides a reliable channel to the White House. By David Böcking and Vanessa Steinmetz more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 07, 2017
The U.S. is isolated when it comes to climate change at the G-20 -- and it is a disagreement that will likely be mentioned in the summit's closing declaration, SPIEGEL has learned. By David Böcking more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 07, 2017
Will the G-20 summit in Hamburg lead to progress in solving the biggest challenges facing the world, such as hunger, poverty and climate change. Not likely. A Commentary by Stefan Kuzmany more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 06, 2017
On the eve of the G20, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan showed no signs that he is interested in reconciliation with Germany. But he has driven away many of his other former allies as well. By Maximilian Popp more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 06, 2017
This week's G-20 summit in Hamburg could provide a boost to German Chancellor Angela Merkel's campaign as she seeks re-election in September. At the same time, a trio of difficult guests -- Trump, Putin and Erdogan -- and the potential for violent protests threaten to overshadow it. By Philipp Wittrock in Berlin more... [ Comment ]
