SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 01, 2013
On the surface, Oktoberfest is all about booze and sex. But the world's most famous folk festival can also be seen as a microcosm of Bavarian culture, where tradition and conviviality have combined to create a special brand of prosperity. By Ullrich Fichtner more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 26, 2013
Chancellor Merkel's conservatives unequivocally rejected tax increases in the recent election campaign. But now that they need to find a coalition partner among left-leaning parties, their tone seems to be changing. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 24, 2013
Germany's Green Party faces a shake-up after its poor performance in Sunday's election, with lead candidate Jürgen Trittin the latest to step down. Now former head Joschka Fischer is taking the party's leadership to task, as the finger pointing begins in earnest. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 23, 2013
Angela Merkel can now start looking for a coalition partner, but it will not be simple. The SPD and the Greens are both skittish about an alliance with her CDU -- and have good reason to be. Difficult negotiations lie ahead. By Roland Nelles more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 23, 2013
Angela Merkel, in a hurry to find a coalition after Sunday's election, contacted the center-left Social Democrats on Monday to set up talks. But the SPD stalled her and made clear she will have to make policy concessions if she wants them on board. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 23, 2013
Angela Merkel is at the zenith of her power. Her historic election win on Sunday reflects how deeply Germans appreciate her no-nonsense, frugal Hausfrau style of governing, say editorials. But she now needs to address domestic reforms to secure her legacy. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 22, 2013
It hardly gets any more exciting, more enthralling or more spectacular. This 2013 German election represents a watershed. The chancellor has triumphed, and her coalition partners the pro-business Free Democrats are shattered. Germany is well and truly Angela Merkel country. A Commentary by Roland Nelles more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 22, 2013
Chancellor Angela Merkel won a historic election victory on Sunday as her conservatives scored their best result since reunification in 1990. It's a personal triumph for her, but she faces tough negotiations to form a stable government. By David Crossland more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 21, 2013
Chancellor Merkel has run a bland re-election campaign. But that is exactly what voters were looking for. There are many reasons why she will win a third term on Sunday, but the primary one is her deep understanding of what the German electorate wants. By Charles Hawley more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 19, 2013
Angela Merkel's struggling coalition partner, the Free Democrats, may need help to get into parliament. But the chancellor is not in a generous mood. The reason can be found in the country's newly crowded political landscape and in recent changes to the election law. By Charles Hawley more... [ Comment ]
