SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 22, 2013
The German left used to have a corner on the market when it came to progressive social issues. But Chancellor Merkel has transformed the conservatives, attracting huge quantities of women voters along the way. They've become a hot political commodity in this year's upcoming election, with the opposition struggling to catch up. By Christiane Hoffmann more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- 17.05.2013
Anders als die vieldiskutierte neue Merkel-Biografie nahelegt, ist das Problem nicht das Verhalten der heutigen Kanzlerin zu Zeiten der DDR. Das Problem ist ihr Verhalten heute. Sie arbeitet an der Abschaffung des Politischen. Die einzige Sprache, die sie kennt, ist die Sprache der Macht. Eine Kolumne von Georg Diez mehr... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 17, 2013
As a further sign that all is not well in the Franco-German motor of Europe, the two countries will not issue a joint statement ahead of the next EU summit as Berlin had hoped. The development comes as France slips further into economic malaise. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 16, 2013
Ever wondered what Angela Merkel had in mind with her decision to phase out nuclear energy? Dependency on Russian energy, if you believe some prominent conspiracy theorists. They'd like you to believe the German chancellor is some kind of KGB "sleeper agent" installed by Moscow at the end of the Cold War. By Jan Fleischhauer more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 16, 2013
During her eight years as chancellor, Angela Merkel has skillfully lulled Germans to sleep and used feel-good policies to switch their focus from politics to personal comfort. By starving Germany's democracy of vibrancy, "Mommy Merkel" has caused it to wither. A Commentary by Dirk Kurbjuweit more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 14, 2013
German Chancellor Angela Merkel wanted to ignore the Alternative for Germany. But with the anti-euro party gaining ground, many among her conservatives say it is time to change strategy. They are concerned that the currency heretics could cost Merkel her re-election. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 14, 2013
A biography focusing on Chancellor Angela Merkel's time growing up in East Germany is making headlines because it suggests she was closer to the communist system than hitherto known. Her spokesman has denied she has covered anything up. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 14, 2013
With the security situation deteriorating in Afghanistan, Chancellor Merkel paid a visit to German troops last week without even informing Afghan President Karzai. The move highlights frosty relations between Berlin and Kabul amid difficult negotiations for the 2014 troop withdrawal. By Ralf Beste, Matthias Gebauer and Gordon Repinski more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 08, 2013
German elections are four months away, and Angela Merkel is on a feel-good campaign. Visits to schools, a summit for female leaders and peaks into her private life are all meant to reassure German voters that all is well. But this requires her to put governing on hold -- a strategy that carries a number of risks. By Philipp Wittrock and Florian Gathmann more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 02, 2013
The parliamentary leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel's junior coalition partner, the Free Democrats (FDP), and a former German economics minister publicly criticized the French government under Socialist President François Hollande Thursday in a move that highlights the tension between the two countries.
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