SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 04, 2013
As the dust settled in Berlin, one group came out of last week's coalition deal an unequivocal winner: Germany's lobbyists. When it comes to shaping policy, corporate interests are wielding ever more influence on national politics. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 28, 2013
Germany's next government is expected to shower the country with goodies including a minimum wage and an earlier retirement age. Editorialists warn the extra spending sends the wrong message and will be costly for the next generation. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 27, 2013
Angela Merkel's incoming government is promising a little something for everyone, but it will all come at a price of billions. Those costs are likely to be fobbed off on either the next government or generation. A Commentary By Roland Nelles more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 27, 2013
Weeks of talks ended early Wednesday morning with a contract between Angela Merkel's conservatives and the center-left Social Democrats to form Germany's next government. The deal still faces a difficult vote by all SPD members in December. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 26, 2013
The last round of talks to form Germany's new grand coalition government began on Tuesday evening. Both sides say they expect tough negotiations to reach compromises on issues like a minimum wage and pension reform. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 22, 2013
Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats and the Green Party won't form the next German government, but officials in both camps are eyeing the possibility of a so-called "pizza coalition" in 2017. This week they reprised an old forum for talks about the future. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 19, 2013
The Social Democrats sowed mistrust among Angela Merkel's conservatives last week by declaring themselves open to a future alliance with the left-wing Left Party. Her new government could be more fragile than thought, with the SPD already positioning itself for the post-Merkel era. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 14, 2013
For the first time in Germany, politicians seem close to a deal that would extend the right to dual citizenship to children of immigrants and naturalized Germans. The national identity of thousands of young people hangs in the balance. By Charly Wilder more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 13, 2013
Berlin's incoming government is expected to institute a wave of pension reform that could exacerbate inequality, burden workers and create huge budget headaches. So why are the parties so intent on pushing it through? By Markus Dettmer, Kristiana Ludwig, Michael Sauga and Cornelia Schmergal more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 12, 2013
The coalition taking shape in Berlin between Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the center-left Social Democrats will have a huge majority in parliament. But the halfhearted discussion that's gone on so far suggests that the government won't tackle big projects -- and Merkel is to blame. By Philipp Wittrock more... [ Comment ]
