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- 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 ]
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- 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
- 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
- January 15, 2014
The EU's reputation as a model of environmental responsibility may soon be history. The European Commission wants to forgo ambitious climate protection goals and pave the way for fracking -- jeopardizing Germany's touted energy revolution in the process. By Gregor Peter Schmitz in Brussels more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 18, 2013
EU leaders are gathering in Brussels Thurday in an effort to shore up the bloc's common defense policy, amid growing doubts over whether Europe can bridge divergent national views on the continent's security role. By Christopher Alessi more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 17, 2013
Angela Merkel began her third term as German chancellor on Tuesday after receiving record support in a vote by the country's parliament. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 12, 2013
Germany must look abroad to make up for its shortage of highly skilled workers. But a series of obstacles, including daunting bureaucracy, stand in the way of foreign specialists looking to relocate. By Maximilian Popp and Janko Tietz more... [ Comment ]
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 ]
