http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Mon, 20 May 2013 18:48:40 +0200 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:48:40 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/unispiegel/studium/plagiatsaffaere-um-doktorarbeit-schavan-und-guttenberg-im-vergleich-a-861600.html#ref=rss Annette Schavan soll in ihrer Doktorarbeit getäuscht haben. Noch ist nicht entschieden, ob sie ihren Titel verliert. Klar ist allerdings: So schwer wie bei ihrem Ex-Kollegen Guttenberg wiegen ihre Verstöße nicht. Ein Vergleich. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/unispiegel/studium/plagiatsaffaere-um-doktorarbeit-schavan-und-guttenberg-im-vergleich-a-861600.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/ex-minister-plans-sabbatical-guttenberg-moving-abroad-for-at-least-two-years-a-767878.html#ref=rss After months of hiding from the spotlight, Germany's fallen former defense minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is ready for his next big move -- abroad. The conservative is preparing to leave the country and rethink his career following the plagiarism allegations that stalled his promising political trajectory. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:33:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/ex-minister-plans-sabbatical-guttenberg-moving-abroad-for-at-least-two-years-a-767878.html After months of hiding from the spotlight, Germany's fallen former defense minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is ready for his next big move -- abroad. The conservative is preparing to leave the country and rethink his career following the plagiarism allegations that stalled his promising political trajectory.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/two-scalps-in-one-day-germany-s-anti-plagiarism-activists-on-a-roll-a-762116.html#ref=rss The online community of anti-plagiarism activists in Germany are going from strength to strength. Their efforts to uncover academic cheating caused a leading FDP politician to resign on Wednesday, and also led a German university to strip the daughter of a former state governor of her Ph.D. Thu, 12 May 2011 12:22:02 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/two-scalps-in-one-day-germany-s-anti-plagiarism-activists-on-a-roll-a-762116.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/guttenberg-s-downfall-ex-german-minister-plagiarized-intentionally-a-761181.html#ref=rss Former German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg always insisted that he had never meant to plagiarize portions of his Ph.D. dissertation. On Friday, however, the University of Bayreuth said that he copied intentionally. Fri, 06 May 2011 17:13:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/guttenberg-s-downfall-ex-german-minister-plagiarized-intentionally-a-761181.html Former German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg always insisted that he had never meant to plagiarize portions of his Ph.D. dissertation. On Friday, however, the University of Bayreuth said that he copied intentionally.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/open-season-on-academic-copycats-web-based-plagiarism-hunters-have-politicians-nervous-a-758554.html#ref=rss It started with Germany's defense minister. But once Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg lost his job, many of the researchers who uncovered his plagiarized dissertation have moved on to new targets. The activists prefer to remain anonymous, but their Wiki page has proven remarkably effective. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:37:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/open-season-on-academic-copycats-web-based-plagiarism-hunters-have-politicians-nervous-a-758554.html It started with Germany's defense minister. But once Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg lost his job, many of the researchers who uncovered his plagiarized dissertation have moved on to new targets. The activists prefer to remain anonymous, but their Wiki page has proven remarkably effective.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/fresh-trouble-for-free-democrats-another-german-politician-faces-plagiarism-accusations-a-756760.html#ref=rss Silvana Koch-Mehrin, a rising star in Germany's Free Democratic Party, is being accused of plagiarizing parts of her doctoral thesis and her university has started a probe. Similar allegations cost Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg his job as defense minister. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:21:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/fresh-trouble-for-free-democrats-another-german-politician-faces-plagiarism-accusations-a-756760.html Silvana Koch-Mehrin, a rising star in Germany's Free Democratic Party, is being accused of plagiarizing parts of her doctoral thesis and her university has started a probe. Similar allegations cost Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg his job as defense minister. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/merkel-s-cabinet-restructuring-bavarian-party-wins-despite-loss-of-guttenberg-a-748691.html#ref=rss Chancellor Angela Merkel announced a cabinet shuffle on Wednesday following the abrupt resignation of her defense minister. Current Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière will now take over the Defense Ministry, being replaced by a career politician from Bavaria's Christian Social Union party. Although it has lost a powerful figure, the CSU has gained clout in the government. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:12:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/merkel-s-cabinet-restructuring-bavarian-party-wins-despite-loss-of-guttenberg-a-748691.html Chancellor Angela Merkel announced a cabinet shuffle on Wednesday following the abrupt resignation of her defense minister. Current Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière will now take over the Defense Ministry, being replaced by a career politician from Bavaria's Christian Social Union party. Although it has lost a powerful figure, the CSU has gained clout in the government. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-world-from-berlin-merkel-has-disgraced-herself-a-748624.html#ref=rss It didn't take long for Chancellor Angela Merkel to replace Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, who resigned as defense minister on Tuesday. But, say German commentators, it will take much longer to repair the damage done -- both by Guttenberg's plagiarism scandal and her own poor handling of the affair. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:33:33 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-world-from-berlin-merkel-has-disgraced-herself-a-748624.html It didn't take long for Chancellor Angela Merkel to replace Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, who resigned as defense minister on Tuesday. But, say German commentators, it will take much longer to repair the damage done -- both by Guttenberg's plagiarism scandal and her own poor handling of the affair.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-right-decision-guttenberg-s-resignation-was-good-for-germany-a-748430.html#ref=rss The resignation of Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg marks a turning point for Germany's political culture. He may still make a comeback but he will never become chancellor. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:22:18 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-right-decision-guttenberg-s-resignation-was-good-for-germany-a-748430.html The resignation of Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg marks a turning point for Germany's political culture. He may still make a comeback but he will never become chancellor.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/guttenberg-fallout-merkel-loses-heavyweight-minister-gains-power-a-748422.html#ref=rss Defense Miniser Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg's exit has torn a gaping hole in Angela Merkel's cabinet. She now faces the difficult task of finding an adequate replacement for Germany's best-loved politician. Still, the move has spared her further criticism in the plagiarism affair and left her more powerful than ever. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:41:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/guttenberg-fallout-merkel-loses-heavyweight-minister-gains-power-a-748422.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/copy-paste-and-delete-the-downfall-of-defense-minister-guttenberg-a-748383.html#ref=rss Initially, it appeared as though German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg might survive the scandal surrounding accusations that he plagiarized large portions of his dissertation. But on Tuesday, he bowed to the growing pressure and resigned. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:51:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/copy-paste-and-delete-the-downfall-of-defense-minister-guttenberg-a-748383.html Initially, it appeared as though German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg might survive the scandal surrounding accusations that he plagiarized large portions of his dissertation. But on Tuesday, he bowed to the growing pressure and resigned.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/plagiarism-affair-defense-minister-guttenberg-resigns-a-748330.html#ref=rss German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg resigned from Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet on Tuesday. The move comes after weeks of mounting pressure surrounding accusations that he plagiarized significant portions of his doctoral dissertation. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:09:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/plagiarism-affair-defense-minister-guttenberg-resigns-a-748330.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/political-allies-blast-guttenberg-support-wanes-fast-for-german-defense-minister-a-748197.html#ref=rss He thought he could sit out the plagiarism scandal surrounding his dissertation. But this week, German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is facing withering criticism from his own side of the political aisle. He is, a member of his own party claims, "a dandy, not a politician." Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:22:45 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/political-allies-blast-guttenberg-support-wanes-fast-for-german-defense-minister-a-748197.html He thought he could sit out the plagiarism scandal surrounding his dissertation. But this week, German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is facing withering criticism from his own side of the political aisle. He is, a member of his own party claims, "a dandy, not a politician."]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-guttenberg-plagiarism-scandal-german-society-is-applying-a-double-standard-a-748090.html#ref=rss A defense minister in Germany can apparently get away with plagiarizing his dissertation, but a bakery employee can get fired for stealing a pastry. That, says highly respected German academic Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker, is a double standard. Guttenberg's offense, he says, is unforgivable in academia. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:54:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-guttenberg-plagiarism-scandal-german-society-is-applying-a-double-standard-a-748090.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-world-from-berlin-guttenberg-affair-reveals-moral-bankruptcy-in-german-politics-a-747780.html#ref=rss Germany's defense minister gave up his doctor title earlier this week following a plagiarism scandal. The controversy, though, continues, with new accusations of improper sourcing and questions about favorable coverage in Germany's largest tabloid. On Friday, German commentators weighed in on the topic that has divided the country. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:29:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-world-from-berlin-guttenberg-affair-reveals-moral-bankruptcy-in-german-politics-a-747780.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/defensive-minister-university-withdraws-guttenberg-s-doctor-title-a-747402.html#ref=rss German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg has gotten his wish. After requesting that his alma mater withdraw his doctor title in the face of accusations that he plagiarized large sections of his dissertation, the University of Bayreuth complied on Wednesday evening. The minister's popularity does not seem to have suffered. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:24:36 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/defensive-minister-university-withdraws-guttenberg-s-doctor-title-a-747402.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-world-from-berlin-merkel-is-protecting-a-forger-a-747264.html#ref=rss Despite having apparently plagiarized much of his dissertation, German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg appears unlikely to fall. He has the backing of Chancellor Angela Merkel. And for her, say German commentators, popularity takes precedence over honesty and credibility. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:27:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-world-from-berlin-merkel-is-protecting-a-forger-a-747264.html Despite having apparently plagiarized much of his dissertation, German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg appears unlikely to fall. He has the backing of Chancellor Angela Merkel. And for her, say German commentators, popularity takes precedence over honesty and credibility.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/political-superstar-under-pressure-guttenberg-drops-doctor-to-save-minister-a-746913.html#ref=rss German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is under pressure to resign amid allegations he plagiarized parts of his Ph.D. thesis. Angela Merkel and other leading conservatives are worried the popular politician could fall, just when they need him to drum up votes ahead of crunch state elections. Now Guttenberg has announced he is giving up his doctor title. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:07:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/political-superstar-under-pressure-guttenberg-drops-doctor-to-save-minister-a-746913.html German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is under pressure to resign amid allegations he plagiarized parts of his Ph.D. thesis. Angela Merkel and other leading conservatives are worried the popular politician could fall, just when they need him to drum up votes ahead of crunch state elections. Now Guttenberg has announced he is giving up his doctor title.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/plagiarism-accusations-widen-guttenberg-copied-work-of-german-parliament-s-research-department-a-746573.html#ref=rss German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg faces fresh accusations of plagiarism in his doctoral thesis. According to a report due to be published in SPIEGEL on Monday, he used the services of the parliament's research department for his dissertation, and didn't mention the author in his footnotes. Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:57:21 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/plagiarism-accusations-widen-guttenberg-copied-work-of-german-parliament-s-research-department-a-746573.html German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg faces fresh accusations of plagiarism in his doctoral thesis. According to a report due to be published in SPIEGEL on Monday, he used the services of the parliament's research department for his dissertation, and didn't mention the author in his footnotes. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/merkel-s-copycat-minister-guttenberg-seeks-to-wait-out-plagiarism-scandal-a-746378.html#ref=rss German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said on Friday he would temporarily relinquish his "doctor" title in the wake of accusations that he plagiarized entire passages of his dissertation. But his attempts to deflate the growing scandal may ultimately fall short. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:29:45 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/merkel-s-copycat-minister-guttenberg-seeks-to-wait-out-plagiarism-scandal-a-746378.html German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said on Friday he would temporarily relinquish his "doctor" title in the wake of accusations that he plagiarized entire passages of his dissertation. But his attempts to deflate the growing scandal may ultimately fall short.]]>