http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Sat, 18 May 2013 10:21:24 +0200 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:21:24 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/luxury-pensions-new-target-in-german-executive-pay-debate-a-893537.html#ref=rss Despite public outcry, German executive pay continues to grow. While most people in the country are gradually becoming concerned about whether their retirement pensions will be adequate, many top executives can look forward to worry-free golden years. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:34:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/luxury-pensions-new-target-in-german-executive-pay-debate-a-893537.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/occupy-camp-in-frankfurt-cleared-a-848672.html#ref=rss The Occupy camp in Frankfurt has finally been cleared after a court rejected an appeal by activists. The attempt to set up a utopia in Germany's financial capital may have failed, but the movement will continue to play an important role in the debate about a better society. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:20:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/occupy-camp-in-frankfurt-cleared-a-848672.html The Occupy camp in Frankfurt has finally been cleared after a court rejected an appeal by activists. The attempt to set up a utopia in Germany's financial capital may have failed, but the movement will continue to play an important role in the debate about a better society.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/pew-study-finds-steep-declines-in-faith-in-politicians-and-capitalism-a-844127.html#ref=rss The global economic crisis has hit millions where it hurts the most: in the pocketbook. But a study released Thursday by the US-based Pew Research Center also finds that the crisis has damaged their faith in political leaders and the free market economy in general. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:35:03 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/pew-study-finds-steep-declines-in-faith-in-politicians-and-capitalism-a-844127.html The global economic crisis has hit millions where it hurts the most: in the pocketbook. But a study released Thursday by the US-based Pew Research Center also finds that the crisis has damaged their faith in political leaders and the free market economy in general. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/occupy-movement-looks-for-new-impetus-a-830906.html#ref=rss The Occupy movement got off to a great start last fall, but living in a tent camp seemed less attractive during the Northern European winter. Now that spring is back, activists are hoping for a protest renaissance. But the loose-knit group still needs to figure out what it actually stands for. Thu, 03 May 2012 12:56:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/occupy-movement-looks-for-new-impetus-a-830906.html The Occupy movement got off to a great start last fall, but living in a tent camp seemed less attractive during the Northern European winter. Now that spring is back, activists are hoping for a protest renaissance. But the loose-knit group still needs to figure out what it actually stands for.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/spiegel-interview-with-francis-fukuyama-where-is-the-uprising-from-the-left-a-812208.html#ref=rss Political scientist Francis Fukuyama was once the darling of American neo-conservatives. In a SPIEGEL interview, the author of "The End of History" explains why he now believes that the excesses of capitalism are a threat to democracy and asks why there is no "Tea Party on the left." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:03:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/spiegel-interview-with-francis-fukuyama-where-is-the-uprising-from-the-left-a-812208.html Political scientist Francis Fukuyama was once the darling of American neo-conservatives. In a SPIEGEL interview, the author of "The End of History" explains why he now believes that the excesses of capitalism are a threat to democracy and asks why there is no "Tea Party on the left."]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ponzi-planet-the-danger-debt-poses-to-the-western-world-a-806772.html#ref=rss Countries around the world, particularly in the West, are hopelessly in the red, with debt rising every day. Even worse, politicians seem paralyzed, unable -- or unwilling -- to do anything about it. It is a global disaster that threatens the immediate future. But there might be a way out. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:32:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ponzi-planet-the-danger-debt-poses-to-the-western-world-a-806772.html Countries around the world, particularly in the West, are hopelessly in the red, with debt rising every day. Even worse, politicians seem paralyzed, unable -- or unwilling -- to do anything about it. It is a global disaster that threatens the immediate future. But there might be a way out.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/taking-a-cue-from-wall-street-will-frankfurt-see-birth-of-occupy-germany-movement-a-791918.html#ref=rss Thousands are protesting in the United States in a new movement criticial of the excesses of Wall Street casino capitalism. Now activists in Germany and other parts of Europe are planning similar demonstrations. On Saturday, the protesters plan to occupy public spaces across Germany. Are the similarities between the US and Germany great enough for the movement to take off? Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:25:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/taking-a-cue-from-wall-street-will-frankfurt-see-birth-of-occupy-germany-movement-a-791918.html Thousands are protesting in the United States in a new movement criticial of the excesses of Wall Street casino capitalism. Now activists in Germany and other parts of Europe are planning similar demonstrations. On Saturday, the protesters plan to occupy public spaces across Germany. Are the similarities between the US and Germany great enough for the movement to take off?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/occupying-wall-street-the-start-of-a-new-american-movement-a-790975.html#ref=rss For weeks, the Occupy Wall Street movement has protested the greed of bankers and the growing disparity of wealth. In the past criticizing the capitalist system may have been viewed as un-American, but chronic social problems and deep-rooted frustrations may be changing this. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:55:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/occupying-wall-street-the-start-of-a-new-american-movement-a-790975.html For weeks, the Occupy Wall Street movement has protested the greed of bankers and the growing disparity of wealth. In the past criticizing the capitalist system may have been viewed as un-American, but chronic social problems and deep-rooted frustrations may be changing this.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-rage-of-the-indignants-a-european-generation-takes-to-the-streets-a-767032.html#ref=rss For weeks, hundreds of young people have been camping out in central Madrid. And others across Europe have now begun following their example. Protests in Lisbon, Paris, Athens and elsewhere show that Europe's lost generation has finally found its voice. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:23:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-rage-of-the-indignants-a-european-generation-takes-to-the-streets-a-767032.html For weeks, hundreds of young people have been camping out in central Madrid. And others across Europe have now begun following their example. Protests in Lisbon, Paris, Athens and elsewhere show that Europe's lost generation has finally found its voice.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/allianz-cfo-on-megatrends-facing-the-west-enormous-forces-are-affecting-the-world-a-742271.html#ref=rss The global elite are meeting in Davos this week to discuss the key challenges in the post-crisis world. SPIEGEL ONLINE spoke with Paul Achleitner, the long-time CFO of insurance giant Allianz, about major global trends, including digitalization, our hurried "Blackberry society," the rise of Asia and how the West needs to respond. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:29:35 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/allianz-cfo-on-megatrends-facing-the-west-enormous-forces-are-affecting-the-world-a-742271.html The global elite are meeting in Davos this week to discuss the key challenges in the post-crisis world. SPIEGEL ONLINE spoke with Paul Achleitner, the long-time CFO of insurance giant Allianz, about major global trends, including digitalization, our hurried "Blackberry society," the rise of Asia and how the West needs to respond.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/counterculture-vs-capitalism-iconic-berlin-squat-fights-its-last-battle-a-715167.html#ref=rss Twenty years after it was squatted by a group of artists, Berlin's legendary Tacheles arts center faces the threat of closure. The building, which became famous as part of the city's heady 1990s counterculture, has become the symbol of a new struggle against gentrification in Berlin. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:25:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/counterculture-vs-capitalism-iconic-berlin-squat-fights-its-last-battle-a-715167.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-safety-net-for-global-capitalism-inside-munich-re-the-world-s-risk-center-a-715053.html#ref=rss When natural disasters, like floods in Pakistan or earthquakes in Haiti, strike, Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurance company, ends up paying part of the bill. Munich Re offers capitalism a safety net, and no other company is more familiar with life's risks. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:59:25 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-safety-net-for-global-capitalism-inside-munich-re-the-world-s-risk-center-a-715053.html When natural disasters, like floods in Pakistan or earthquakes in Haiti, strike, Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurance company, ends up paying part of the bill. Munich Re offers capitalism a safety net, and no other company is more familiar with life's risks.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/munich-re-ceo-nikolaus-von-bomhard-hardly-a-catastrophe-in-the-world-we-aren-t-involved-in-a-705682.html#ref=rss Nikolaus von Bomhard, the 53-year-old chairman and CEO of insurance giant Munich Re, shares his views with SPIEGEL on the predictability of natural disasters, the evidence of climate change, the financial crisis and his company's involvement in the World Cup. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:53:33 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/munich-re-ceo-nikolaus-von-bomhard-hardly-a-catastrophe-in-the-world-we-aren-t-involved-in-a-705682.html Nikolaus von Bomhard, the 53-year-old chairman and CEO of insurance giant Munich Re, shares his views with SPIEGEL on the predictability of natural disasters, the evidence of climate change, the financial crisis and his company's involvement in the World Cup.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-return-of-the-radicals-crisis-fuels-rise-in-left-wing-extremist-violence-a-695415.html#ref=rss Following the 2007 protests at the G-8 meeting in Heiligendamm, the number of attacks by leftist extremists has risen dramatically in Germany. The government is increasing its focus on the autonomists, but authorities know little about a new generation that is torching cars, and worse, in its fight. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Thu, 20 May 2010 12:28:13 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-return-of-the-radicals-crisis-fuels-rise-in-left-wing-extremist-violence-a-695415.html Following the 2007 protests at the G-8 meeting in Heiligendamm, the number of attacks by leftist extremists has risen dramatically in Germany. The government is increasing its focus on the autonomists, but authorities know little about a new generation that is torching cars, and worse, in its fight. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/globalization-critic-noreena-hertz-even-war-is-good-for-economic-growth-a-685491.html#ref=rss Economist and globalization critic Noreena Hertz was already warning about overpowerful banks, unfettered greed and unregulated markets way back in 2001. Speaking to SPIEGEL ONLINE, she explains the limits of focusing on GDP and why capitalism is at a turning point. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:28:38 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/globalization-critic-noreena-hertz-even-war-is-good-for-economic-growth-a-685491.html Economist and globalization critic Noreena Hertz was already warning about overpowerful banks, unfettered greed and unregulated markets way back in 2001. Speaking to SPIEGEL ONLINE, she explains the limits of focusing on GDP and why capitalism is at a turning point.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/the-vaccine-renaissance-how-big-pharma-profits-from-swine-flu-a-663357.html#ref=rss Once spurned by drugmakers as low-margin and risky, vaccines to fight diseases such as H1N1 are now a growing business for Novartis and others. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:35:19 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/the-vaccine-renaissance-how-big-pharma-profits-from-swine-flu-a-663357.html Once spurned by drugmakers as low-margin and risky, vaccines to fight diseases such as H1N1 are now a growing business for Novartis and others.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/stopping-investment-in-sudan-activists-use-tools-of-capitalism-to-fight-darfur-genocide-a-649943.html#ref=rss The non-profit organization Investors Against Genocide is trying to dissuade Americans from investing in companies that help fund the genocide in Darfur. But, as a recent shareholder meeting showed, not everyone wants to put principle before profit. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:22:26 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/stopping-investment-in-sudan-activists-use-tools-of-capitalism-to-fight-darfur-genocide-a-649943.html The non-profit organization Investors Against Genocide is trying to dissuade Americans from investing in companies that help fund the genocide in Darfur. But, as a recent shareholder meeting showed, not everyone wants to put principle before profit.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/some-executives-didn-t-hear-bang-germany-s-steinbrueck-warns-of-return-of-casino-capitalism-a-640813.html#ref=rss Germany's finance minister, known for his fierce criticism of banking excesses that caused the global financial crisis, is warning that the plague of "casino capitalism" is returning to some banking centers. He also takes a stab at German executives. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:23:37 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/some-executives-didn-t-hear-bang-germany-s-steinbrueck-warns-of-return-of-casino-capitalism-a-640813.html Germany's finance minister, known for his fierce criticism of banking excesses that caused the global financial crisis, is warning that the plague of "casino capitalism" is returning to some banking centers. He also takes a stab at German executives.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/interview-with-left-party-leader-oskar-lafontaine-we-want-to-overthrow-capitalism-a-624880.html#ref=rss In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, Left Party Chairman Oskar Lafontaine speaks about his party's chances in the upcoming elections, its alleged drift to the left and why Angela Merkel needs to work through certain aspects of her communist past. Thu, 14 May 2009 18:17:39 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/interview-with-left-party-leader-oskar-lafontaine-we-want-to-overthrow-capitalism-a-624880.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/double-dose-of-comeuppance-gorbachev-bids-goodbye-to-unrestrained-capitalism-a-614877.html#ref=rss The former Soviet President sees financial collapse and escalating violence in Afghanistan as a deserved blowback against the United States. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:02:32 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/double-dose-of-comeuppance-gorbachev-bids-goodbye-to-unrestrained-capitalism-a-614877.html The former Soviet President sees financial collapse and escalating violence in Afghanistan as a deserved blowback against the United States.]]>