SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 04, 2014
Wie lässt sich die Krise auf der Krim lösen? Der Westen ringt um eine Strategie, um Präsident Putin zur Vernunft zu bringen. Die USA wollen Russland isolieren, Deutschland setzt auf Dialog. Doch auch in Berlin spürt man: EU-Sanktionen sind kaum noch abzuwenden. Von Matthias Gebauer, Gregor Peter Schmitz und Philipp Wittrock mehr... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 04, 2014
As the conflict with Russia over Crimea intensifies, Germany is playing a central role in communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin. But the international community has doubts that Chancellor Angela Merkel can pull it off. By Philipp Wittrock and Gregor Peter Schmitz more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 19, 2014
The EU resisted the idea of imposing sanctions on Ukraine for a long time. With violence in Kiev intensifying, however, Brussels has little choice. But what can Europe really do? By Gregor Peter Schmitz in Brussels more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 18, 2014
It is a disastrous start for Angela Merkel's new government: After details of a child pornography investigation were leaked, a cabinet member was forced to resign. Now, the chancellor's new cabinet is consumed by backbiting and mistrust. By Charles Hawley more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 03, 2014
German politicians have won applause abroad for promising a beefier role in international crisis management in the future. But does Chancellor Merkel support the new line? Berlin's behavior in Syria and Ukraine will prove how serious it is about the rethink. A Commentary by Christiane Hoffmann more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 03, 2014
Berlin has often been criticized in recent years for selling weapons to questionable regimes. Now, the German government is backing a billion-euro deal for 100 patrol boats. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 28, 2014
Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen want Germany to assume a greater role in world affairs, including military missions abroad. Their stance marks a break with Angela Merkel's policy of restraint. By Ralf Neukirch and Gordon Repinski more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 16, 2014
Es ist ein eindringlicher Appell für mehr Wettbewerb und gegen einen zu stark regulierenden Staat: Bundespräsident Joachim Gauck hat in einer Festrede den Neoliberalismus verteidigt. Er nannte es "merkwürdig", dass der Begriff so negativ besetzt sei. mehr... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 15, 2014
Last summer, German Chancellor Angela Merkel promised her citizens a pact which would prohibit US spying on German citizens. But since then, Washington has shown little interest in pursuing such a treaty. Now, officials in Germany fear the deal is dead. By Veit Medick and Annett Meiritz more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 13, 2014
Germany last week celebrated the coming out of former professional football player Thomas Hitzlsperger. But discrimination remains a fact of life for gays and lesbians in the country. How truly liberal is German society? By Anna Kistner, Dirk Kurbjuweit, Ann-Katrin Müller and Simone Salden more... [ Comment ]
