SPIEGEL ONLINE - 20.05.2011
China, Brazil and India would like a non-European to be the next head of the International Monetary fund. But politicians in Europe have once again laid claim to the position. That, say German commentators on Friday, is a good thing. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 19.05.2011
With Dominique Strauss-Kahn having resigned as IMF general director on Wednesday, the debate about his successor promises to get even more heated. But those who argue the next IMF shouldn't be European are wrong. Change is coming to international organizations, but it shouldn't be rushed. A Commentary by Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 19.05.2011
Dominique Strauss-Kahn has resigned as head of the International Monetary Fund following his arrest over an alleged sexual assault on a hotel maid. In a letter, he wrote that he was quitting "with infinite sadness" and said he denied all the allegations against him. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 18.05.2011
Dominique Strauss-Kahn is in jail, and the debate over his successor as IMF head has already begun. German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants to see another European get the job. But that would be a fatal signal to emerging powers such as China and India. A Commentary by Thorsten Benner more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 17.05.2011
The sex charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn have triggered a search for his successor as head of the IMF. Europe, mindful of the fund's role in the debt crisis, wants to keep the system of having a European at the helm. But emerging economies say it's time for a change, heralding a dispute over the succession. By Christian Teevs more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 16.05.2011
Dominque Strauss-Khan is as much a charmer as he is a banker, making him an unusual choice to head the IMF. But his stewardship of the institution during the global financial crisis drew praise. The rape allegations now lodged against him are creating havoc for a summit addressing the rescue of the euro this week. By Gregor Peter Schmitz in Washington more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 16.05.2011
The arrest of International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn on sexual assault charges this weekend, most agree, marks the end of his political career. German commentators on Monday say it could also spell bad news for the European common currency. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 16.05.2011
The charges against IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn have triggered a political earthquake in France, where he was seen as the best hope of the Socialist opposition to oust President Nicolas Sarkozy in the 2012 election. It's good news for Sarkozy, whose most dangerous rival has gone. By Stefan Simons in Paris more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 31.03.2011
The head of the International Monetary Fund is currently the front-runner in next year's French presidential election. But Dominique Strauss-Kahn is keeping coy about his plans. By Julia Amalia Heyer more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 14.09.2009
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, 60, talks to SPIEGEL about Wall Street's unwillingness to learn lessons from the financial crisis, the future of the global economy and his ideas for a new role for the IMF as a global financial safety net. more...
