http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:48:36 +0200 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:48:36 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-attacks-on-nato-force-europe-to-address-security-a-1254603.html#ref=rss The trans-Atlantic alliance has been significantly weakened, forcing Europe to build up its own security structures without inflicting even more damage on NATO. Is such a thing even possible? Fri, 22 Feb 2019 18:01:53 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-attacks-on-nato-force-europe-to-address-security-a-1254603.html The trans-Atlantic alliance has been significantly weakened, forcing Europe to build up its own security structures without inflicting even more damage on NATO. Is such a thing even possible?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/wolfgang-ischinger-we-are-expieriencing-an-epochal-shift-a-1226235.html#ref=rss In a DER SPIEGEL interview, former German Ambassador to Washington Wolfgang Ischinger says that U.S. President Donald Trump is endangering the world order. For Germany, the epochal shift amounts to no less than a loss of identity. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:04:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/wolfgang-ischinger-we-are-expieriencing-an-epochal-shift-a-1226235.html In a DER SPIEGEL interview, former German Ambassador to Washington Wolfgang Ischinger says that U.S. President Donald Trump is endangering the world order. For Germany, the epochal shift amounts to no less than a loss of identity.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/erdogan-trump-tiff-endangers-turkish-economy-and-nato-a-1223719.html#ref=rss The Turkish economy is collapsing and President Erdogan is engaged in a bitter battle with U.S. President Donald Trump. NATO could turn out to be the loser, while Moscow is the primary beneficiary. Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:03:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/erdogan-trump-tiff-endangers-turkish-economy-and-nato-a-1223719.html The Turkish economy is collapsing and President Erdogan is engaged in a bitter battle with U.S. President Donald Trump. NATO could turn out to be the loser, while Moscow is the primary beneficiary.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/nato-spending-debate-what-did-angela-merkel-pledge-in-brussels-a-1219458.html#ref=rss Did German Chancellor Angela Merkel agree behind closed doors to increase military spending in Berlin? The debate over the defense budget is now reheating within her coalition government. Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:03:22 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/nato-spending-debate-what-did-angela-merkel-pledge-in-brussels-a-1219458.html Did German Chancellor Angela Merkel agree behind closed doors to increase military spending in Berlin? The debate over the defense budget is now reheating within her coalition government.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-takes-aim-at-germany-and-nato-a-1218335.html#ref=rss Germany used to be one of Washington's closest allies. But Donald Trump has singled the country out as his favorite target for criticism. The U.S. president continued to pursue that obsession this week, and came close to destroying NATO in the process. <i>By DER SPIEGEL Staff</i> Fri, 13 Jul 2018 19:26:08 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-takes-aim-at-germany-and-nato-a-1218335.html Germany used to be one of Washington's closest allies. But Donald Trump has singled the country out as his favorite target for criticism. The U.S. president continued to pursue that obsession this week, and came close to destroying NATO in the process. By DER SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/donald-trump-will-rueckerstattung-von-us-ausgaben-durch-nato-partner-a-1217756.html#ref=rss Dass die Nato-Partner nicht genug für ihr Militär ausgeben, sagt Donald Trump schon länger. Per Tweet fordert der US-Präsident nun eine Erstattung der ausgelegten Kosten für Verteidigung. Tue, 10 Jul 2018 21:31:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/donald-trump-will-rueckerstattung-von-us-ausgaben-durch-nato-partner-a-1217756.html Dass die Nato-Partner nicht genug für ihr Militär ausgeben, sagt Donald Trump schon länger. Per Tweet fordert der US-Präsident nun eine Erstattung der ausgelegten Kosten für Verteidigung.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/preparations-for-a-testy-nato-summit-with-trump-a-1217098.html#ref=rss NATO is preparing for a contentious summit this month, primarily due to the posturing by U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the meeting. He has made it clear that he is unhappy - and Berlin is target number one. <i>By DER SPIEGEL Staff</i> Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:31:26 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/preparations-for-a-testy-nato-summit-with-trump-a-1217098.html NATO is preparing for a contentious summit this month, primarily due to the posturing by U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the meeting. He has made it clear that he is unhappy - and Berlin is target number one. By DER SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/us-delivers-ultimatum-to-nato-regarding-russian-missiles-a-1182426.html#ref=rss The U.S. believes Russia is secretly developing nuclear-capable, medium-range missiles in violation of the INF Treaty. Washington has now upped the pressure on NATO to formulate a response - and a new arms race could be the result. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:01:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/us-delivers-ultimatum-to-nato-regarding-russian-missiles-a-1182426.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/nato-faces-serious-shortcomings-in-command-revamp-a-1173947.html#ref=rss In a secret report, NATO warns that it may not be prepared to confront a hypothetical Russian attack. Senior military officers would like to see a return to the command structures used by the alliance during the Cold War. Fri, 20 Oct 2017 18:02:06 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/nato-faces-serious-shortcomings-in-command-revamp-a-1173947.html In a secret report, NATO warns that it may not be prepared to confront a hypothetical Russian attack. Senior military officers would like to see a return to the command structures used by the alliance during the Cold War.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/irascible-erdogan-trump-wasn-t-only-problem-at-nato-summit-a-1149707.html#ref=rss Germany's conflict with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan is escalating following his government's refusal to allow members of parliament to visit German armed forces in the country. But it is unlikely to cause a major breach -- because NATO needs Turkey. Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:31:28 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/irascible-erdogan-trump-wasn-t-only-problem-at-nato-summit-a-1149707.html Germany's conflict with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan is escalating following his government's refusal to allow members of parliament to visit German armed forces in the country. But it is unlikely to cause a major breach -- because NATO needs Turkey.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/us-president-trump-can-t-escape-troubles-on-the-road-a-1149424.html#ref=rss Mired in a web of scandal and lies back home, Donald Trump embarked on his first international trip this week to the Middle East and Europe. It was seen by the administration as a possible new beginning. But it hasn't worked out that way. Fri, 26 May 2017 18:30:38 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/us-president-trump-can-t-escape-troubles-on-the-road-a-1149424.html Mired in a web of scandal and lies back home, Donald Trump embarked on his first international trip this week to the Middle East and Europe. It was seen by the administration as a possible new beginning. But it hasn't worked out that way.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/donald-trump-schiebt-montenegros-dusko-markovic-beiseite-a-1149277.html#ref=rss Eine Szene, wie man sie eher vom Schulhof kennt: Donald Trump schiebt Montenegros Premier beim Nato-Gipfel unsanft zur Seite. Der Ärger im Netz ist groß - auch wegen Trumps Gesichtsausdruck. Thu, 25 May 2017 20:21:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/donald-trump-schiebt-montenegros-dusko-markovic-beiseite-a-1149277.html Eine Szene, wie man sie eher vom Schulhof kennt: Donald Trump schiebt Montenegros Premier beim Nato-Gipfel unsanft zur Seite. Der Ärger im Netz ist groß - auch wegen Trumps Gesichtsausdruck.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/how-can-nato-best-address-the-russian-threat-a-1148796.html#ref=rss With fears growing over potential Russian aggression in Europe, NATO is once again promoting a strategy of deterrence. But is higher military spending in response to the world's crises the right answer? Wed, 24 May 2017 14:29:07 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/how-can-nato-best-address-the-russian-threat-a-1148796.html With fears growing over potential Russian aggression in Europe, NATO is once again promoting a strategy of deterrence. But is higher military spending in response to the world's crises the right answer?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/nato-chief-finds-a-new-ally-in-donald-trump-a-1146341.html#ref=rss A new alliance is being forged between NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and U.S. President Donald Trump. Both want more money for the alliance and for member countries to step up the fight against Islamic State. But not all member states are convinced. Tue, 09 May 2017 15:13:06 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/nato-chief-finds-a-new-ally-in-donald-trump-a-1146341.html A new alliance is being forged between NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and U.S. President Donald Trump. Both want more money for the alliance and for member countries to step up the fight against Islamic State. But not all member states are convinced.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/trump-nato-demands-becomes-political-debate-in-germany-a-1136140.html#ref=rss U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that NATO member states pay their fair share has turned into a political hot potato ahead of German elections later this year. But the debate ignores a salient fact: The German military is in a terrible state. Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:00:15 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/trump-nato-demands-becomes-political-debate-in-germany-a-1136140.html U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that NATO member states pay their fair share has turned into a political hot potato ahead of German elections later this year. But the debate ignores a salient fact: The German military is in a terrible state.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/american-withdrawal-presents-opportunity-for-europe-a-1135172.html#ref=rss Europe has long relied on America for its defense. But that era is rapidly coming to an end. It is time for a stronger European defense alliance that is less dependent on the U.S. and more capable of asserting its own interests with Russia and Turkey. Fri, 17 Feb 2017 18:07:08 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/american-withdrawal-presents-opportunity-for-europe-a-1135172.html Europe has long relied on America for its defense. But that era is rapidly coming to an end. It is time for a stronger European defense alliance that is less dependent on the U.S. and more capable of asserting its own interests with Russia and Turkey.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/pressure-on-germany-to-increase-defense-spending-for-nato-a-1135192.html#ref=rss Washington is threatening consequences if NATO member states don't increase their defense spending. Germany is the primary focus of the demand. But the Defense Ministry in Berlin is already having trouble spending the money it currently has at its disposal. Fri, 17 Feb 2017 18:06:20 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/pressure-on-germany-to-increase-defense-spending-for-nato-a-1135192.html Washington is threatening consequences if NATO member states don't increase their defense spending. Germany is the primary focus of the demand. But the Defense Ministry in Berlin is already having trouble spending the money it currently has at its disposal.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/germany-europe-and-nato-an-interview-with-anthony-glees-a-1135042.html#ref=rss The future of NATO and trans-Atlantic relations will be at the top of the agenda at the Munich Security Conference, which begins on Friday. British political scientist Anthony Glees says that Germany must become a "muscular democracy" and take the lead in Europe. Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:27:39 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/germany-europe-and-nato-an-interview-with-anthony-glees-a-1135042.html The future of NATO and trans-Atlantic relations will be at the top of the agenda at the Munich Security Conference, which begins on Friday. British political scientist Anthony Glees says that Germany must become a "muscular democracy" and take the lead in Europe.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/turkish-officers-seek-asylum-in-germany-a-1132900.html#ref=rss In the wake of purges ordered by President Erdogan following last summer's coup attempt, a number of Turkish NATO officers have applied for asylum in Germany. The issue is a highly sensitive one -- also for Chancellor Merkel, who is visiting Turkey today. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 14:24:35 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/turkish-officers-seek-asylum-in-germany-a-1132900.html In the wake of purges ordered by President Erdogan following last summer's coup attempt, a number of Turkish NATO officers have applied for asylum in Germany. The issue is a highly sensitive one -- also for Chancellor Merkel, who is visiting Turkey today.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/anne-applebaum-interview-about-president-donald-trump-a-1130988.html#ref=rss In a SPIEGEL interview, Pulitzer-winning writer and historian Anne Applebaum talks about what the rise of Donald Trump means for Europe, what the future holds for NATO and whether democracy can survive the rise of right-wing populism. Fri, 20 Jan 2017 18:02:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/anne-applebaum-interview-about-president-donald-trump-a-1130988.html In a SPIEGEL interview, Pulitzer-winning writer and historian Anne Applebaum talks about what the rise of Donald Trump means for Europe, what the future holds for NATO and whether democracy can survive the rise of right-wing populism. ]]>