http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:26:18 +0200 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:26:18 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/london-officials-treating-brutal-attack-as-an-act-of-terror-a-901406.html#ref=rss Authorities are treating the brutal attack in broad daylight on Wednesday afternoon as an act of Islamist terror, with Prime Minister David Cameron meeting with top security officials on Thursday morning. Investigators are looking into a possible Nigeria connection. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:55:18 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/london-officials-treating-brutal-attack-as-an-act-of-terror-a-901406.html Authorities are treating the brutal attack in broad daylight on Wednesday afternoon as an act of Islamist terror, with Prime Minister David Cameron meeting with top security officials on Thursday morning. Investigators are looking into a possible Nigeria connection.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/report-criticizes-eu-foreign-policy-chief-catherine-ashton-a-895933.html#ref=rss Catherine Ashton, Europe's top diplomat, has failed to provide the clout her office requires, a report by the European Parliament has concluded. Her successors are already jockeying for a position in the race to snag the EU's most important foreign policy post. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:37:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/report-criticizes-eu-foreign-policy-chief-catherine-ashton-a-895933.html Catherine Ashton, Europe's top diplomat, has failed to provide the clout her office requires, a report by the European Parliament has concluded. Her successors are already jockeying for a position in the race to snag the EU's most important foreign policy post. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cameron-finds-little-support-on-continent-for-referendum-on-eu-a-879441.html#ref=rss In calling for a British referendum on EU membership, Prime Minister Cameron thought he might get some support from reform-minded partners on the Continent. But the praise has been almost non-existent, and Cameron is feeling the heat. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:31:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cameron-finds-little-support-on-continent-for-referendum-on-eu-a-879441.html In calling for a British referendum on EU membership, Prime Minister Cameron thought he might get some support from reform-minded partners on the Continent. But the praise has been almost non-existent, and Cameron is feeling the heat.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-press-review-of-cameron-call-for-british-eu-referendum-a-879434.html#ref=rss In their take on Prime Minister David Cameron's speech on Wednesday and his decision to hold a referendum by 2017 on Britain's future EU membership, commentators at major German papers argue that some of his reasoning isn't wrong and call for the Europe to keep Britain at the table. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:22:10 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-press-review-of-cameron-call-for-british-eu-referendum-a-879434.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-full-text-of-the-david-cameron-speech-on-the-future-of-europe-a-879165.html#ref=rss Read the full text of British Prime Minister David Cameron's Wednesday speech on his country's plan to hold a referendum on the future of its membership in the European Union. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:27:43 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-full-text-of-the-david-cameron-speech-on-the-future-of-europe-a-879165.html Read the full text of British Prime Minister David Cameron's Wednesday speech on his country's plan to hold a referendum on the future of its membership in the European Union. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-prime-minister-david-cameron-to-offer-in-out-eu-referendum-a-879175.html#ref=rss In a sweeping address on Britain's future role in Europe, British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday said his country would hold a referendum on EU membership in 2017. Without reform, he has warned, Britain may choose another path. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:26:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-prime-minister-david-cameron-to-offer-in-out-eu-referendum-a-879175.html In a sweeping address on Britain's future role in Europe, British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday said his country would hold a referendum on EU membership in 2017. Without reform, he has warned, Britain may choose another path.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/mixed-messages-poll-shows-increased-support-for-europe-in-uk-a-878372.html#ref=rss Excerpts of British Prime Minister David Cameron's postponed speech show that he would have focused on "increasing" frustration in his country over the EU. But the comments come as a new report indicates that support for Europe in Britain is growing. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:05:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/mixed-messages-poll-shows-increased-support-for-europe-in-uk-a-878372.html Excerpts of British Prime Minister David Cameron's postponed speech show that he would have focused on "increasing" frustration in his country over the EU. But the comments come as a new report indicates that support for Europe in Britain is growing. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/prime-minister-david-cameron-to-announce-eu-referendum-in-eu-speech-a-878152.html#ref=rss Both those who support and oppose Britain's membership in the EU are putting pressure on the country's prime minister ahead of his speech Friday on London's future in Europe. Cameron's party longs for confrontation with Brussels, but its partners abroad warn against isolation. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:42:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/prime-minister-david-cameron-to-announce-eu-referendum-in-eu-speech-a-878152.html Both those who support and oppose Britain's membership in the EU are putting pressure on the country's prime minister ahead of his speech Friday on London's future in Europe. Cameron's party longs for confrontation with Brussels, but its partners abroad warn against isolation.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/euroskepticism-grows-german-warnings-to-britain-fall-on-deaf-ears-a-877406.html#ref=rss Growing ranks of euroskeptics in the UK have Prime Minister Cameron scrambling to adjust his country's relationship with the EU. And diplomatic warnings from Germany and the US against such measures have only further encouraged anti-EU voices there. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:13:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/euroskepticism-grows-german-warnings-to-britain-fall-on-deaf-ears-a-877406.html Growing ranks of euroskeptics in the UK have Prime Minister Cameron scrambling to adjust his country's relationship with the EU. And diplomatic warnings from Germany and the US against such measures have only further encouraged anti-EU voices there.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/german-foreign-minister-westerwelle-urges-britain-to-stay-in-eu-a-877108.html#ref=rss European politicians are nervously awaiting a speech by British Prime Minister David Cameron that they hope will clarify his stance on the country's position in the European Union. Germany's foreign minister is already warning against efforts by the euroskeptic wing of his party to make an exit. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:39:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/german-foreign-minister-westerwelle-urges-britain-to-stay-in-eu-a-877108.html European politicians are nervously awaiting a speech by British Prime Minister David Cameron that they hope will clarify his stance on the country's position in the European Union. Germany's foreign minister is already warning against efforts by the euroskeptic wing of his party to make an exit.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cameron-succumbs-to-growing-europhobia-in-the-uk-a-876104.html#ref=rss Britain's right-wing conservative movement is making life difficult for Prime Minister David Cameron. The UK Independence Party wants to lead the country out of the EU, and its approval ratings are higher than ever. As the pressure mounts, Cameron has been at pains to outline a clear stance on Europe. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:15:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cameron-succumbs-to-growing-europhobia-in-the-uk-a-876104.html Britain's right-wing conservative movement is making life difficult for Prime Minister David Cameron. The UK Independence Party wants to lead the country out of the EU, and its approval ratings are higher than ever. As the pressure mounts, Cameron has been at pains to outline a clear stance on Europe. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/european-union-leaders-in-brussels-fail-to-reach-agreement-on-budget-a-868872.html#ref=rss Despite hours of talks in Brussels on Thursday night, European Union leaders made little progress toward agreement on the bloc's budget for the years 2014 to 2020. Britain and other countries have remained steadfast in their demands for cuts. A second summit looks to be the only likely outcome. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:07:04 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/european-union-leaders-in-brussels-fail-to-reach-agreement-on-budget-a-868872.html Despite hours of talks in Brussels on Thursday night, European Union leaders made little progress toward agreement on the bloc's budget for the years 2014 to 2020. Britain and other countries have remained steadfast in their demands for cuts. A second summit looks to be the only likely outcome.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-prime-minister-cameron-faces-tough-talks-on-eu-budget-a-868653.html#ref=rss All eyes are on British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday as European Union leaders gather in Brussels for talks aimed at passing the bloc's next budget. His pre-summit blustering leaves him with little wiggle room, and he could emerge as the debate's biggest loser. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:52:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-prime-minister-cameron-faces-tough-talks-on-eu-budget-a-868653.html All eyes are on British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday as European Union leaders gather in Brussels for talks aimed at passing the bloc's next budget. His pre-summit blustering leaves him with little wiggle room, and he could emerge as the debate's biggest loser.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-wavering-on-the-eu-could-ultimately-lead-to-its-withdrawal-a-868254.html#ref=rss Does Britain have a future as a member of the European Union? Prime Minister David Cameron doesn't have an answer to that question -- and that is a problem. His threats to veto the EU budget and efforts at securing a special status for his country are both undignified and dangerous. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:57:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-wavering-on-the-eu-could-ultimately-lead-to-its-withdrawal-a-868254.html Does Britain have a future as a member of the European Union? Prime Minister David Cameron doesn't have an answer to that question -- and that is a problem. His threats to veto the EU budget and efforts at securing a special status for his country are both undignified and dangerous.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/top-german-and-eu-politicians-blast-britain-and-france-over-budget-a-866352.html#ref=rss London must be more willing to compromise, and Paris needs to get on the economic reform bandwagon. At least, that is what top European and German politicians are demanding as tough EU budget talks swiftly approach. Two more influential voices have now blasted Britain and France. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:14:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/top-german-and-eu-politicians-blast-britain-and-france-over-budget-a-866352.html London must be more willing to compromise, and Paris needs to get on the economic reform bandwagon. At least, that is what top European and German politicians are demanding as tough EU budget talks swiftly approach. Two more influential voices have now blasted Britain and France.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/merkel-and-cameron-meet-to-discuss-differences-on-eu-budget-a-866068.html#ref=rss Will British Prime Minister David Cameron veto the EU budget plan? Chancellor Angela Merkel flew to London on Wednesday night in an effort to convince him not to. It appears unlikely that she succeeded, though, setting the stage for a showdown at the EU summit later this month. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:35:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/merkel-and-cameron-meet-to-discuss-differences-on-eu-budget-a-866068.html Will British Prime Minister David Cameron veto the EU budget plan? Chancellor Angela Merkel flew to London on Wednesday night in an effort to convince him not to. It appears unlikely that she succeeded, though, setting the stage for a showdown at the EU summit later this month.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/eu-budget-commissioner-challenges-uk-loyalty-to-europe-a-864941.html#ref=rss Does Britain belong in the European Union? There are plenty both in the United Kingdom and on the Continent who have their doubts. Now, with the debate over the EU's next budget raging, a European Commissioner has challenged London to decide. In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel is also losing her patience over the squabble. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:41:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/eu-budget-commissioner-challenges-uk-loyalty-to-europe-a-864941.html Does Britain belong in the European Union? There are plenty both in the United Kingdom and on the Continent who have their doubts. Now, with the debate over the EU's next budget raging, a European Commissioner has challenged London to decide. In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel is also losing her patience over the squabble. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/uk-vote-could-spark-major-eu-budget-row-a-864693.html#ref=rss Britain is deeply opposed to the draft European Union budget and is threatening to veto it. Germany too has its doubts. The two countries could torpedo the upcoming EU summit, but Chancellor Merkel is eager to find a compromise. Prime Minister David Cameron, on the other hand, has his hands tied -- and a protracted battle may ensue. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:50:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/uk-vote-could-spark-major-eu-budget-row-a-864693.html Britain is deeply opposed to the draft European Union budget and is threatening to veto it. Germany too has its doubts. The two countries could torpedo the upcoming EU summit, but Chancellor Merkel is eager to find a compromise. Prime Minister David Cameron, on the other hand, has his hands tied -- and a protracted battle may ensue.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/london-mayor-boris-johnson-a-growing-threat-to-david-cameron-a-847878.html#ref=rss With his outlandish comments and slapstick antics, London Mayor Boris Johnson has used the Olympic Games to put himself in the public spotlight. But his skyrocketing popularity has left his Conservative rival, Prime Minister David Cameron, in no mood for celebration. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:48:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/london-mayor-boris-johnson-a-growing-threat-to-david-cameron-a-847878.html With his outlandish comments and slapstick antics, London Mayor Boris Johnson has used the Olympic Games to put himself in the public spotlight. But his skyrocketing popularity has left his Conservative rival, Prime Minister David Cameron, in no mood for celebration. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/high-expectations-on-europe-after-g-20-summit-a-839891.html#ref=rss World leaders emerged from the G-20 meeting in Mexico satisfied that Europe is making progress on efforts to save the common currency from collapse. But now the euro zone must come up with a concrete plan. Expectations are high for the EU summit at the end of June. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:34:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/high-expectations-on-europe-after-g-20-summit-a-839891.html