http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:37:38 +0200 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:37:38 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/dr-smartphone-the-medical-profession-s-digital-revolution-a-1158548.html#ref=rss The health care sector is facing a far-reaching and unpredictable revolution. Smartphones are capable of replacing many devices that have become standard in medical practices and some apps will soon be able to provide diagnoses as well. Patients are becoming less reliant on doctors. Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:01:23 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/dr-smartphone-the-medical-profession-s-digital-revolution-a-1158548.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/new-snowden-docs-indicate-scope-of-nsa-preparations-for-cyber-battle-a-1013409.html#ref=rss The NSA's mass surveillance is just the beginning. Documents from Edward Snowden show that the intelligence agency is arming America for future digital wars -- a struggle for control of the Internet that is already well underway. Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:07:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/new-snowden-docs-indicate-scope-of-nsa-preparations-for-cyber-battle-a-1013409.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/inside-the-nsa-s-war-on-internet-security-a-1010361.html#ref=rss US and British intelligence agencies undertake every effort imaginable to crack all types of encrypted Internet communication. The cloud, it seems, is full of holes. The good news: New Snowden documents show that some forms of encryption still cause problems for the NSA. Sun, 28 Dec 2014 20:01:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/inside-the-nsa-s-war-on-internet-security-a-1010361.html US and British intelligence agencies undertake every effort imaginable to crack all types of encrypted Internet communication. The cloud, it seems, is full of holes. The good news: New Snowden documents show that some forms of encryption still cause problems for the NSA.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/scientist-alex-pentland-argues-big-data-can-be-used-to-improve-society-a-970443.html#ref=rss In a SPIEGEL interview, American data scientist Alex Pentland discusses how data streams can be used to determine the laws of human interaction. He argues the information can be used to help forge better societies. Mon, 26 May 2014 16:42:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/scientist-alex-pentland-argues-big-data-can-be-used-to-improve-society-a-970443.html In a SPIEGEL interview, American data scientist Alex Pentland discusses how data streams can be used to determine the laws of human interaction. He argues the information can be used to help forge better societies. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/german-it-industry-looks-for-boom-from-snowden-revelations-a-950786.html#ref=rss The German IT sector is hoping to profit from trust lost in American technology firms in the aftermath of the NSA spying scandal. But critics warn that plans to create a European routing system could affect the openness of the Internet. Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:17:01 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/german-it-industry-looks-for-boom-from-snowden-revelations-a-950786.html The German IT sector is hoping to profit from trust lost in American technology firms in the aftermath of the NSA spying scandal. But critics warn that plans to create a European routing system could affect the openness of the Internet.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/spying-believed-to-rampant-in-the-german-capital-a-934759.html#ref=rss The center of Berlin has become a playground for spies. Phone calls in the dense German government district can be monitored with basic equipment and even by allies. German counter-espionage agents are alarmed. Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:21:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/spying-believed-to-rampant-in-the-german-capital-a-934759.html The center of Berlin has become a playground for spies. Phone calls in the dense German government district can be monitored with basic equipment and even by allies. German counter-espionage agents are alarmed.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/eu-sends-tough-justice-commissioner-reding-for-nsa-talks-in-us-a-934168.html#ref=rss The EU is remaining firm with Washington over US spying, with officials in Brussels demanding better protection for Europeans. Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is heading to Washington on Monday with a number of demands. Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:44:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/eu-sends-tough-justice-commissioner-reding-for-nsa-talks-in-us-a-934168.html The EU is remaining firm with Washington over US spying, with officials in Brussels demanding better protection for Europeans. Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is heading to Washington on Monday with a number of demands.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-political-debate-over-offering-snowden-asylum-in-germany-a-931497.html#ref=rss There are growing calls in Germany not only to question Edward Snowden in connection with the ongoing NSA scandal, but also to offer him safe passage and asylum. Yet the heads of the two major political camps fear the wrath of the United States. <i>By SPIEGEL STAFF</i> Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:32:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-political-debate-over-offering-snowden-asylum-in-germany-a-931497.html There are growing calls in Germany not only to question Edward Snowden in connection with the ongoing NSA scandal, but also to offer him safe passage and asylum. Yet the heads of the two major political camps fear the wrath of the United States. By SPIEGEL STAFF ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/us-and-eu-should-not-let-nsa-scandal-endanger-transatlantic-relations-a-931337.html#ref=rss The ongoing NSA spying scandal has put major strain on the relationship between Germany and the US. But both sides should stop reacting emotionally and look at the political realities. With trans-Atlantic trade on the line, there's simply too much at stake. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 18:01:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/us-and-eu-should-not-let-nsa-scandal-endanger-transatlantic-relations-a-931337.html The ongoing NSA spying scandal has put major strain on the relationship between Germany and the US. But both sides should stop reacting emotionally and look at the political realities. With trans-Atlantic trade on the line, there's simply too much at stake.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/germany-impedes-eu-privacy-efforts-despite-outrage-at-nsa-spying-a-930488.html#ref=rss Chancellor Merkel has put on a good show of being outraged by American spying. But, at the same time, she has impeded efforts to strengthen data security. Does she really want more privacy, or is she more interested in being accepted into the exclusive group of info-sharing countries known as the 'Five Eyes' club? Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:08:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/germany-impedes-eu-privacy-efforts-despite-outrage-at-nsa-spying-a-930488.html Chancellor Merkel has put on a good show of being outraged by American spying. But, at the same time, she has impeded efforts to strengthen data security. Does she really want more privacy, or is she more interested in being accepted into the exclusive group of info-sharing countries known as the 'Five Eyes' club?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/us-commentators-defend-nsa-surveillance-of-allied-leaders-a-930410.html#ref=rss Many commentators in the US see surveillance like the NSA's alleged tapping of Chancellor Merkel's phone as a necessary fact of life. The White House is trying to limit the damage -- but the snooping will go on. Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:42:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/us-commentators-defend-nsa-surveillance-of-allied-leaders-a-930410.html Many commentators in the US see surveillance like the NSA's alleged tapping of Chancellor Merkel's phone as a necessary fact of life. The White House is trying to limit the damage -- but the snooping will go on. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/cover-story-how-nsa-spied-on-merkel-cell-phone-from-berlin-embassy-a-930205.html#ref=rss According to SPIEGEL research, United States intelligence agencies have not only targeted Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone, but they have also used the American Embassy in Berlin as a listening station. The revelations now pose a serious threat to German-American relations. Sun, 27 Oct 2013 19:02:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/cover-story-how-nsa-spied-on-merkel-cell-phone-from-berlin-embassy-a-930205.html According to SPIEGEL research, United States intelligence agencies have not only targeted Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone, but they have also used the American Embassy in Berlin as a listening station. The revelations now pose a serious threat to German-American relations.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/merkel-performs-diplomatic-balancing-act-in-brussels-over-us-spying-a-929976.html#ref=rss While at the EU summit in Brussels, German Chancellor Merkel has been forced to perform a diplomatic balancing act. She must express the appropriate amount of indignation over allegations she was spied on by the US, but she must also avoid alienating her important allies. Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:24:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/merkel-performs-diplomatic-balancing-act-in-brussels-over-us-spying-a-929976.html While at the EU summit in Brussels, German Chancellor Merkel has been forced to perform a diplomatic balancing act. She must express the appropriate amount of indignation over allegations she was spied on by the US, but she must also avoid alienating her important allies. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/suspicions-of-us-spying-on-merkel-phone-awkward-for-obama-a-929692.html#ref=rss Berlin has reacted strongly to suspicions that US intelligence spied on Chancellor Merkel's mobile phone. If the accusations turn out to be true, it will put President Obama in a rather awkward position. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:48:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/suspicions-of-us-spying-on-merkel-phone-awkward-for-obama-a-929692.html Berlin has reacted strongly to suspicions that US intelligence spied on Chancellor Merkel's mobile phone. If the accusations turn out to be true, it will put President Obama in a rather awkward position.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-european-commissioner-for-digital-agenda-neelie-kroes-a-929055.html#ref=rss As European lawmakers vote on a landmark data protection law, European Commissioner for Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes tells SPIEGEL that both governments and private companies are disregarding the Continent's out-of-date business models and infrastructure. Mon, 21 Oct 2013 17:50:38 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-european-commissioner-for-digital-agenda-neelie-kroes-a-929055.html As European lawmakers vote on a landmark data protection law, European Commissioner for Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes tells SPIEGEL that both governments and private companies are disregarding the Continent's out-of-date business models and infrastructure.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/nsa-hacked-email-account-of-mexican-president-a-928817.html#ref=rss The NSA has been systematically eavesdropping on the Mexican government for years. It hacked into the president's public email account and gained deep insight into policymaking and the political system. The news is likely to hurt ties between the US and Mexico. Sun, 20 Oct 2013 11:37:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/nsa-hacked-email-account-of-mexican-president-a-928817.html The NSA has been systematically eavesdropping on the Mexican government for years. It hacked into the president's public email account and gained deep insight into policymaking and the political system. The news is likely to hurt ties between the US and Mexico. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/belgian-prime-minister-angry-at-claims-of-british-spying-a-923583.html#ref=rss The hacking attack by Britain's GCHQ intelligence service on Belgian telecoms provider Belgacom has angered politicians in the country. Belgium plays host to the EU's top institutions as well as NATO, and Prime Minister Elio di Rupo is considering diplomatic retaliation. Fri, 20 Sep 2013 16:55:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/belgian-prime-minister-angry-at-claims-of-british-spying-a-923583.html The hacking attack by Britain's GCHQ intelligence service on Belgian telecoms provider Belgacom has angered politicians in the country. Belgium plays host to the EU's top institutions as well as NATO, and Prime Minister Elio di Rupo is considering diplomatic retaliation. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-spy-agency-gchq-hacked-belgian-telecoms-firm-a-923406.html#ref=rss A cyber attack on Belgacom raised considerable attention last week. Documents leaked by Edward Snowden and seen by SPIEGEL indicate that Britain's GCHQ intelligence agency was responsible for the attack. Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:02:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-spy-agency-gchq-hacked-belgian-telecoms-firm-a-923406.html A cyber attack on Belgacom raised considerable attention last week. Documents leaked by Edward Snowden and seen by SPIEGEL indicate that Britain's GCHQ intelligence agency was responsible for the attack.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/nsa-spying-european-parliamentarians-call-for-swift-suspension-a-922920.html#ref=rss Revelations the US is spying on international bank transfers have angered European parliamentarians. Some are calling for the suspension of the SWIFT deal between the EU and US. "Washington must make clear where it stands," says one. Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:46:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/nsa-spying-european-parliamentarians-call-for-swift-suspension-a-922920.html Revelations the US is spying on international bank transfers have angered European parliamentarians. Some are calling for the suspension of the SWIFT deal between the EU and US. "Washington must make clear where it stands," says one.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/how-the-nsa-spies-on-international-bank-transactions-a-922430.html#ref=rss The NSA monitors banks and credit card transactions -- sometimes in apparent violation of national laws and global regulations. The European SWIFT financial transaction network is being tapped on different levels, internal documents from the US spy agency show. Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:14:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/how-the-nsa-spies-on-international-bank-transactions-a-922430.html The NSA monitors banks and credit card transactions -- sometimes in apparent violation of national laws and global regulations. The European SWIFT financial transaction network is being tapped on different levels, internal documents from the US spy agency show.]]>