SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 16, 2014
Angela Merkel turns 60 this week and is celebrating the pinnacle of her political career, highly popular and uncontested in office. Still, many in her cabinet and party believe she will step down as chancellor before her current term ends. By Nikolaus Blome more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 10, 2014
For decades, Germany's position in the West remained unquestioned. Following the NSA spying and other political scandals, many Germans want greater independence from the US. But does that mean getting closer to Moscow? By Markus Feldenkirchen, Christiane Hoffmann and René Pfister more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 04, 2014
Spitzenquote mit Merkel: 4,22 Millionen Zuschauer wollten "Deutschlands Beste!" im ZDF sehen - wie schon die Männerausgabe fuhr auch die Frauenausgabe des Promi-Rankings den Tagessieg ein. mehr... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 24, 2014
For years, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was the strongest politician in the European Union. Lately, her hold on power has become weaker -- and one of the greatest challenges is coming from within her own government. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 19, 2014
British Prime Minister David Cameron is determined not to let Jean-Claude Juncker become president of the European Commission. But he is increasingly isolated. He might face his Waterloo as early as next week. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 07, 2014
The appointment of the next leaders of the EU Commission has divided Europe, raising the specter that Britain could leave the bloc. London is an important ally to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and it is likely she will seek to broker a deal. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 02, 2014
Before the European Parliament election last month, voters were told the poll would also determine the next Commission president. In a silent putsch against the electorate, Angela Merkel is now impeding the process. She fears a loss of power and Britain's EU exit. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 05, 2014
There was a time when Angela Merkel was committed to investigating the extent of NSA spying in Germany. Now, though, the chancellor has made an about face. Trans-Atlantic unity is her new priority, and the investigation has been left to languish. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 30, 2014
German Chancellor Merkel expects little progress in clarifying the NSA affair in Washington this week. She is still angered by US spying on her cell phone communications, but will instead address the Ukraine crisis and free trade with President Obama. By Nikolaus Blome, Gregor Peter Schmitz and Holger Stark more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 14, 2014
Berlin has insisted it wants to scrutinize NSA spying in Germany. But actually inviting Edward Snowden to testify before a paraliamentary investigation is proving delicate. Some in Chancellor Merkel's party are now casting doubt on Snowden's suitability as a witness. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
