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 00:36:50 +0200 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:36:50 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-former-white-house-chief-of-staff-john-podesta-a-866792.html#ref=rss Former White House chief of staff and current political consultant John Podesta is betting on President Barack Obama's ability to overcome the gridlock in Congress. In an interview with SPIEGEL, he says the president's re-election is a mandate to raise taxes on the wealthy to invest in the middle class. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:49:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-former-white-house-chief-of-staff-john-podesta-a-866792.html Former White House chief of staff and current political consultant John Podesta is betting on President Barack Obama's ability to overcome the gridlock in Congress. In an interview with SPIEGEL, he says the president's re-election is a mandate to raise taxes on the wealthy to invest in the middle class.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentary-on-why-germans-want-america-s-downfall-a-866153.html#ref=rss German schadenfreude knows no bounds, particularly when it comes to the United States. The country loves to feel superior to a superpower like America. Yet Germany also harbors a childish infatuation with Obama -- one which has little political grounding. The reasons are psychological. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:59:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentary-on-why-germans-want-america-s-downfall-a-866153.html German schadenfreude knows no bounds, particularly when it comes to the United States. The country loves to feel superior to a superpower like America. Yet Germany also harbors a childish infatuation with Obama -- one which has little political grounding. The reasons are psychological.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/obama-victory-a-testament-to-growing-diversity-in-united-states-a-866090.html#ref=rss The election in 2008 provided but a fleeting glimpse of America's vast new diversity. This year, it was impossible to ignore, with unprecedented numbers of Hispanics joining blacks and women to push President Barack Obama back into the White House. The Republicans are facing a bleak future if they don't reinvent themselves. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:38:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/obama-victory-a-testament-to-growing-diversity-in-united-states-a-866090.html The election in 2008 provided but a fleeting glimpse of America's vast new diversity. This year, it was impossible to ignore, with unprecedented numbers of Hispanics joining blacks and women to push President Barack Obama back into the White House. The Republicans are facing a bleak future if they don't reinvent themselves.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-media-commentary-on-obama-re-election-a-866063.html#ref=rss Most Germans are relieved that US President Barack Obama has been re-elected. But lacking the same level of support at home, he has a tough road ahead, the country's media commentators say on Thursday. They urge Obama to exhibit strong leadership both domestically and abroad. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:11:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-media-commentary-on-obama-re-election-a-866063.html Most Germans are relieved that US President Barack Obama has been re-elected. But lacking the same level of support at home, he has a tough road ahead, the country's media commentators say on Thursday. They urge Obama to exhibit strong leadership both domestically and abroad. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-foreign-policy-roadmap-what-germany-expects-from-obama-a-865931.html#ref=rss Europe is no longer the greatest priority in American foreign policy, but many German politicians would like to see that change. Washington and Berlin face common challenges -- from the economy to Iran's nuclear program. Now that he has been re-elected, the hope is that President Obama will visit to discuss the issues. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:09:39 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-foreign-policy-roadmap-what-germany-expects-from-obama-a-865931.html Europe is no longer the greatest priority in American foreign policy, but many German politicians would like to see that change. Washington and Berlin face common challenges -- from the economy to Iran's nuclear program. Now that he has been re-elected, the hope is that President Obama will visit to discuss the issues.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentary-obama-victory-speech-indicates-a-865940.html#ref=rss Barack Obama has won re-election in the US, but his power base remains weak. The embattled Republicans still have the majority in the House of Representatives, which means the president will have to be accomodating if he wants to achieve anything. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:15:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentary-obama-victory-speech-indicates-a-865940.html Barack Obama has won re-election in the US, but his power base remains weak. The embattled Republicans still have the majority in the House of Representatives, which means the president will have to be accomodating if he wants to achieve anything. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentary-tough-road-ahead-for-obama-after-lackluster-win-a-865823.html#ref=rss Barack Obama may have won the election, but it is a victory devoid of triumph. The tough win means that the president will have to take small steps to achieve his political goals during his second term in office. This could ultimately pay off for his party in the long run. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:05:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentary-tough-road-ahead-for-obama-after-lackluster-win-a-865823.html Barack Obama may have won the election, but it is a victory devoid of triumph. The tough win means that the president will have to take small steps to achieve his political goals during his second term in office. This could ultimately pay off for his party in the long run.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/how-mitt-romney-torpedoed-his-own-presidential-campaign-a-865837.html#ref=rss Mitt Romney's defeat is a bitter one. In the end, his campaign was torpedoed by his extremist running mate and the constant flip-flopping that left voters clueless about who the "real" Romney was. His concession speech has only left his supporters feeling empty and confused. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:56:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/how-mitt-romney-torpedoed-his-own-presidential-campaign-a-865837.html Mitt Romney's defeat is a bitter one. In the end, his campaign was torpedoed by his extremist running mate and the constant flip-flopping that left voters clueless about who the "real" Romney was. His concession speech has only left his supporters feeling empty and confused.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/what-obama-victory-means-for-trans-atlantic-relations-a-865695.html#ref=rss The first administration of US President Barack Obama was heavily critical of Europe's hesitant approach to confronting the euro crisis. Things aren't likely to change in the second term. But there is hope that the White House will pivot back to Europe for a possible trans-Atlantic free trade agreement. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:14:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/what-obama-victory-means-for-trans-atlantic-relations-a-865695.html The first administration of US President Barack Obama was heavily critical of Europe's hesitant approach to confronting the euro crisis. Things aren't likely to change in the second term. But there is hope that the White House will pivot back to Europe for a possible trans-Atlantic free trade agreement.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/europe-sends-congratulations-as-obama-is-reelected-a-865749.html#ref=rss Europe was quick to congratulate US President Barack Obama on Wednesday morning as he won his re-election battle against Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Markets in European capitals appeared poised for a rally, but dark clouds loom ahead. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:48:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/europe-sends-congratulations-as-obama-is-reelected-a-865749.html Europe was quick to congratulate US President Barack Obama on Wednesday morning as he won his re-election battle against Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Markets in European capitals appeared poised for a rally, but dark clouds loom ahead.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/spiegel-commentary-about-us-election-campaign-a-865431.html#ref=rss Regardless which candidate wins the US presidential election on Tuesday, neither of them has been honest to the American people about the scale of the problems facing the country. But Americans have only themselves to blame. They prefer to be lied to rather than to face the truth. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:12:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/spiegel-commentary-about-us-election-campaign-a-865431.html Regardless which candidate wins the US presidential election on Tuesday, neither of them has been honest to the American people about the scale of the problems facing the country. But Americans have only themselves to blame. They prefer to be lied to rather than to face the truth.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/fast-food-illustrators-visualize-us-election-with-burgers-and-fries-a-865563.html#ref=rss Two German illustrators have visualized the most important facts about the US presidential election using burgers and fries, the stereotypical American meal. The playful images are packed with both calories and information. They also betray a few differences in how fast food is eaten in Europe. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:24:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/fast-food-illustrators-visualize-us-election-with-burgers-and-fries-a-865563.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/divided-states-of-america-notes-on-the-decline-of-a-great-nation-a-865295.html#ref=rss The United States is frittering away its role as a model for the rest of the world. The political system is plagued by an absurd level of hatred, the economy is stagnating and the infrastructure is falling into a miserable state of disrepair. On this election eve, many Americans are losing faith in their country's future. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:33:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/divided-states-of-america-notes-on-the-decline-of-a-great-nation-a-865295.html The United States is frittering away its role as a model for the rest of the world. The political system is plagued by an absurd level of hatred, the economy is stagnating and the infrastructure is falling into a miserable state of disrepair. On this election eve, many Americans are losing faith in their country's future.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentary-total-capitalism-and-the-downfall-of-america-a-865437.html#ref=rss Germans see the US election as a battle between the good Obama and the evil Romney. But this is a mistake. Regardless of who wins the election on Tuesday, total capitalism is America's true ruler, and it has the power to destroy the country. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:07:44 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentary-total-capitalism-and-the-downfall-of-america-a-865437.html Germans see the US election as a battle between the good Obama and the evil Romney. But this is a mistake. Regardless of who wins the election on Tuesday, total capitalism is America's true ruler, and it has the power to destroy the country. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-former-us-secretary-of-state-madeleine-albright-a-865308.html#ref=rss Madeleine Albright, 75, served as secretary of state under President Bill Clinton. In an interview with SPIEGEL, she explains why the US remains an "indispensable nation," says that President Barack Obama needs another term in office and accuses his challenger Mitt Romney of "demagogical campaigning." Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:36:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-former-us-secretary-of-state-madeleine-albright-a-865308.html Madeleine Albright, 75, served as secretary of state under President Bill Clinton. In an interview with SPIEGEL, she explains why the US remains an "indispensable nation," says that President Barack Obama needs another term in office and accuses his challenger Mitt Romney of "demagogical campaigning."]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-american-relations-what-would-a-romney-victory-mean-for-berlin-a-864804.html#ref=rss Germans like US President Barack Obama, but what if his challenger Mitt Romney wins next week's election instead? The Republican politician is hard to read when it comes to foreign policy matters, and politicians in Berlin are asking what it would mean for German-American relations. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:09:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-american-relations-what-would-a-romney-victory-mean-for-berlin-a-864804.html Germans like US President Barack Obama, but what if his challenger Mitt Romney wins next week's election instead? The Republican politician is hard to read when it comes to foreign policy matters, and politicians in Berlin are asking what it would mean for German-American relations. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/hurricane-sandy-could-give-obama-campaign-decisive-boost-a-864472.html#ref=rss Barack Obama appears to be staking his entire campaign on his management of the hurricane Sandy catastrophe on the East Coast. He has gained a very powerful supporter, too: Chris Christie, the New Jersey governor and a leading Republican. Christie may prove more valuable to the incumbent president than any stump speech. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:54:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/hurricane-sandy-could-give-obama-campaign-decisive-boost-a-864472.html Barack Obama appears to be staking his entire campaign on his management of the hurricane Sandy catastrophe on the East Coast. He has gained a very powerful supporter, too: Chris Christie, the New Jersey governor and a leading Republican. Christie may prove more valuable to the incumbent president than any stump speech. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/fearmongering-characterizes-final-stage-of-us-presidential-election-a-864086.html#ref=rss To win the election, both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will have to mobilize as many of their base voters as possible. At this stage in the race, political agendas are no longer as important to the candidates as badmouthing their opponent. The campaign is getting ugly. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:06:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/fearmongering-characterizes-final-stage-of-us-presidential-election-a-864086.html To win the election, both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will have to mobilize as many of their base voters as possible. At this stage in the race, political agendas are no longer as important to the candidates as badmouthing their opponent. The campaign is getting ugly.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/hurricane-sandy-brings-moment-of-truth-for-president-barack-obama-a-864281.html#ref=rss Hurricane Sandy has devastated parts of America's East Coast, and now Barack Obama must manage the crisis. Up for reelection in just one week, the president is forced to take on a new role. A failure could cost him his job. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:18:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/hurricane-sandy-brings-moment-of-truth-for-president-barack-obama-a-864281.html Hurricane Sandy has devastated parts of America's East Coast, and now Barack Obama must manage the crisis. Up for reelection in just one week, the president is forced to take on a new role. A failure could cost him his job. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/how-sincerity-has-become-a-vital-quality-in-politics-today-a-863695.html#ref=rss It might be nice to know that your dentist is generous, but it is irrelevant to the job of cleaning your teeth. Is the same true of the role of sincerity in politics? The current campaign in the US has seen candidates eager to portray themselves as being as sincere as possible. Voters should not be led astray. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:36:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/how-sincerity-has-become-a-vital-quality-in-politics-today-a-863695.html It might be nice to know that your dentist is generous, but it is irrelevant to the job of cleaning your teeth. Is the same true of the role of sincerity in politics? The current campaign in the US has seen candidates eager to portray themselves as being as sincere as possible. Voters should not be led astray.]]>