SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 14, 2015
Chancellor Angela Merkel has often been accused of hesitancy. But in Minsk this week, she committed herself to helping find a way to quiet the weapons in Ukraine. The result was a cease-fire. But it is fragile and may ultimately be disadvantageous for Ukraine. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 10, 2015
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is challenging Angela Merkel in her de facto role as the most powerful leader in Europe. The election of Greece's Alexis Tsipras may help him in his fight against rigid German austerity policies. By Christoph Pauly and Christoph Schult more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 02, 2015
Syriza's victory in Greece makes it clearer than ever that a new approach is needed in Europe. Chancellor Merkel, in particular, must show flexibility in the search for compromise with Greek Prime Minister Tsipras. If they can't agree, Europe is in trouble. By Dirk Kurbjuweit more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 30, 2015
Greek election victor Alexis Tsipras wants an entirely different Europe from the one envisioned by Angela Merkel. His success is likely to stoke anger over Germany's EU dominance. Leaders in France and Italy are also hoping for an end to austerity. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 23, 2015
Government documents and information from the Assad regime indicate that German companies may have helped Syria produce chemical weapons over the course of decades. So far, the Merkel administration has shown no willingness to investigate. By Gunther Latsch, Fidelius Schmid and Klaus Wiegrefe more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 25, 2014
A political solution is more distant than ever in the Russia conflict, with the German government and EU having exhausted their diplomatic options. A rift may now be growing between Chancellor Merkel and her foreign minister over Berlin's tough stance against Moscow. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 24, 2014
One year ago, negotations over a Ukraine association agreement with the European Union collapsed. The result has been a standoff with Russia and war in the Donbass. It was an historical failure, and one that German Chancellor Angela Merkel contributed to. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 17, 2014
Berlin has begun to see Moscow as an adversary rather than as a potential partner. The German government is concerned about efforts by Russian President Vladimir Putin to increase his influence in the Balkans. Stopping him, however, could prove difficult. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 13, 2014
Helmut Kohl hat vor Gericht einen Sieg gegen seinen ehemaligen Ghostwriter errungen. Heribert Schwan darf umstrittene Zitate des Altkanzlers nicht mehr verbreiten. Doch der Konflikt geht in die nächste Runde. mehr... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 13, 2014
Juristischer Erfolg für Altkanzler Helmut Kohl: Das Landgericht Köln hat seinem Ghostwriter die Veröffentlichung umstrittener Zitate untersagt. mehr... [ Forum ]
