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 08:02:11 +0200 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:02:11 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/neo-nazis-and-right-wing-extremists-gaining-support-in-greece-a-894596.html#ref=rss Nowhere else in Europe are neo-Nazis and right-wing extremists profiting as greatly from the financial crisis as in Athens. As they terrorize the country with violence, the police stand back and prosecutors are powerless. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:38:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/neo-nazis-and-right-wing-extremists-gaining-support-in-greece-a-894596.html Nowhere else in Europe are neo-Nazis and right-wing extremists profiting as greatly from the financial crisis as in Athens. As they terrorize the country with violence, the police stand back and prosecutors are powerless.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/press-review-german-cabinet-backs-off-attempt-to-ban-far-right-npd-a-889671.html#ref=rss The German government is taking a back seat on attempts to outlaw the right-wing extremist National Democratic Party, letting Germany's 16 states make their case at the nation's highest court alone. Editorialists support the decision, saying right-wing extremism must be fought at the ballot box. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:14:19 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/press-review-german-cabinet-backs-off-attempt-to-ban-far-right-npd-a-889671.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/islamist-murder-plot-and-raid-put-salafists-under-pressure-a-888949.html#ref=rss Islamist extremist in Germany are under scrutiny once again after raids on members of Salafist groups coincided on Wednesday with the foiling of a suspected murder plot by individuals linked to the movement. One senior politician wants to make it easier to deport radicals. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:27:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/islamist-murder-plot-and-raid-put-salafists-under-pressure-a-888949.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/european-leaders-call-for-probe-of-constitutional-amendment-in-hungary-a-888391.html#ref=rss European leaders are outraged by the Hungarian right's most recent move to consolidate power, with some calling for a formal probe. German editorialists, too, say it's time for the EU to take a stand against increasingly defiant Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:44:21 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/european-leaders-call-for-probe-of-constitutional-amendment-in-hungary-a-888391.html European leaders are outraged by the Hungarian right's most recent move to consolidate power, with some calling for a formal probe. German editorialists, too, say it's time for the EU to take a stand against increasingly defiant Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/austrian-right-wing-populists-collapse-in-carinthia-state-election-a-886762.html#ref=rss The state was once their most reliable stronghold, but Austria's right-wing populists suffered a painful defeat in Carinthia on Sunday. Amid a series of corruption scandals, the abysmal showing could bode poorly for national elections later this year. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:58:24 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/austrian-right-wing-populists-collapse-in-carinthia-state-election-a-886762.html The state was once their most reliable stronghold, but Austria's right-wing populists suffered a painful defeat in Carinthia on Sunday. Amid a series of corruption scandals, the abysmal showing could bode poorly for national elections later this year. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/election-year-in-austria-kicks-off-with-scandal-and-absurdities-a-882615.html#ref=rss Austria's political leadership has been mired in a swamp of scandal in recent months. With four state elections and a national poll scheduled for this year, the mudslinging has thus far been intense. The campaign has become particularly absurd on the far right. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:42:03 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/election-year-in-austria-kicks-off-with-scandal-and-absurdities-a-882615.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/ruling-hungarian-fidesz-party-adopts-policies-of-far-right-jobbik-party-a-880590.html#ref=rss Internationally, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán likes to present himself as a champion of democracy. At home, though, he is implementing one policy after the other that is inspired by the right-wing extremist Jobbik party. Too often, Brussels downplays the problem. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:56:50 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/ruling-hungarian-fidesz-party-adopts-policies-of-far-right-jobbik-party-a-880590.html Internationally, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán likes to present himself as a champion of democracy. At home, though, he is implementing one policy after the other that is inspired by the right-wing extremist Jobbik party. Too often, Brussels downplays the problem. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/hungarian-journalist-says-roma-should-not-be-allowed-to-exist-a-876887.html#ref=rss Zsolt Bayer, a prominent conservative commentator, has sparked outrage in Hungary and abroad for comparing Roma to animals and saying they "shouldn't be allowed to exist." Criticism of the remarks is growing, but Prime Minister Orbán will likely keep silent. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:07:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/hungarian-journalist-says-roma-should-not-be-allowed-to-exist-a-876887.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/austrian-billionaire-frank-stronach-starts-new-political-party-a-859432.html#ref=rss Austria has a newcomer on the political scene and, in contrast to neighboring Germany, it is not a rabble-rousing band of computer nerds. Billionaire Frank Stronach made a fortune in the auto parts industry. Now, he has created a new political party in the hopes of shaking up the status quo. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:45:09 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/austrian-billionaire-frank-stronach-starts-new-political-party-a-859432.html Austria has a newcomer on the political scene and, in contrast to neighboring Germany, it is not a rabble-rousing band of computer nerds. Billionaire Frank Stronach made a fortune in the auto parts industry. Now, he has created a new political party in the hopes of shaking up the status quo.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/ban-on-pro-deutschland-showing-of-anti-islam-film-unlikely-in-germany-a-857635.html#ref=rss A right-wing populist group in Germany has sparked a heated legal debate with its plan to show the anti-Islam film that has inspired protest across the Muslim world. Despite a real threat of Islamist violence, experts say precedence indicates a ban on the event is unlikely. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:25:24 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/ban-on-pro-deutschland-showing-of-anti-islam-film-unlikely-in-germany-a-857635.html A right-wing populist group in Germany has sparked a heated legal debate with its plan to show the anti-Islam film that has inspired protest across the Muslim world. Despite a real threat of Islamist violence, experts say precedence indicates a ban on the event is unlikely.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/spiegel-interview-with-german-interior-minister-a-856412.html#ref=rss In a SPIEGEL interview, German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich talks about the failures of Germany's intelligence agencies in relation to the neo-Nazi terror cell, a possible attempt to ban the far-right NPD party and attempts by German right-wingers to provoke Muslims by showing "Innocence of Muslims." Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:19:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/spiegel-interview-with-german-interior-minister-a-856412.html In a SPIEGEL interview, German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich talks about the failures of Germany's intelligence agencies in relation to the neo-Nazi terror cell, a possible attempt to ban the far-right NPD party and attempts by German right-wingers to provoke Muslims by showing "Innocence of Muslims."]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-to-ban-us-pastor-terry-jones-from-entering-country-a-856173.html#ref=rss The German government has barred US pastor Terry Jones from entering the country. Jones, a notorious extremist who gained global attention in 2010 by threatening to burn the Koran, has said he backs the anti-Islam film that has sparked worldwide protests. Berlin acted on information that German far-right groups planned to invite him. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:05:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-to-ban-us-pastor-terry-jones-from-entering-country-a-856173.html The German government has barred US pastor Terry Jones from entering the country. Jones, a notorious extremist who gained global attention in 2010 by threatening to burn the Koran, has said he backs the anti-Islam film that has sparked worldwide protests. Berlin acted on information that German far-right groups planned to invite him. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-former-jihadist-immigrant-who-now-flirts-with-french-far-right-a-850221.html#ref=rss Omar Djellil, the son of Algerian immigrants, has been a gang member, a soldier, a Jihadist and a Socialist. But now he is a hesitant backer of France's right-wing Front National party. What drives a Muslim immigrant into the arms of Islamophobes? Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:56:26 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-former-jihadist-immigrant-who-now-flirts-with-french-far-right-a-850221.html Omar Djellil, the son of Algerian immigrants, has been a gang member, a soldier, a Jihadist and a Socialist. But now he is a hesitant backer of France's right-wing Front National party. What drives a Muslim immigrant into the arms of Islamophobes?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/ten-politicians-who-worsen-the-euro-crisis-with-aggressive-rhetoric-a-848762.html#ref=rss The tone in the euro debate is becoming more aggressive. Bavarian Finance Minister Markus Söder said on Sunday that Greece must be 'made an example of.' Politicians in other countries are resorting to similarly provocative rhetoric. Ten populists are whipping up sentiment -- and thereby worsening the crisis. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:52:18 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/ten-politicians-who-worsen-the-euro-crisis-with-aggressive-rhetoric-a-848762.html The tone in the euro debate is becoming more aggressive. Bavarian Finance Minister Markus Söder said on Sunday that Greece must be 'made an example of.' Politicians in other countries are resorting to similarly provocative rhetoric. Ten populists are whipping up sentiment -- and thereby worsening the crisis. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/european-right-wing-seeking-alternative-to-two-state-solution-a-842984.html#ref=rss Right-wing populists are not widely known for pursuing peace in Europe. But in the Middle East, they are seeking to change that reputation. A conference right-wing politicians helped organize between Palestinian clan leaders and Jewish settlers took place on Thursday in Hebron. They are billing it as an alternative path to peace in the region. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:47:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/european-right-wing-seeking-alternative-to-two-state-solution-a-842984.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-bans-salafist-organization-and-stages-police-raids-a-838832.html#ref=rss Some 1,000 German police in seven states raided facilities belonging to ultra-conservative Salafist organizations on Thursday, as the Interior Ministry announced that one such group has been banned. Authorities are concerned about the growing numbers of violence-prone Salafists in the country. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:18:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-bans-salafist-organization-and-stages-police-raids-a-838832.html Some 1,000 German police in seven states raided facilities belonging to ultra-conservative Salafist organizations on Thursday, as the Interior Ministry announced that one such group has been banned. Authorities are concerned about the growing numbers of violence-prone Salafists in the country.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/recent-german-debate-on-islam-triggered-by-tiny-anti-muslim-party-a-836527.html#ref=rss For weeks, German politicians and media outlets alike have been focusing their attention on the country's Salafist Muslims. The reason, however, can be found far away from the halls of power in Berlin. A regional anti-Islam party known as Pro-NRW staged a cartoon contest ahead of a state election last month -- and pulled off an extraordinary coup. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:34:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/recent-german-debate-on-islam-triggered-by-tiny-anti-muslim-party-a-836527.html For weeks, German politicians and media outlets alike have been focusing their attention on the country's Salafist Muslims. The reason, however, can be found far away from the halls of power in Berlin. A regional anti-Islam party known as Pro-NRW staged a cartoon contest ahead of a state election last month -- and pulled off an extraordinary coup.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/european-court-could-block-german-bid-to-ban-npd-a-833053.html#ref=rss Germany is currently preparing an attempt to ban the far-right NPD party. But a German legal expert has warned that the bid may be blocked by the European Court of Human Rights, which has even higher hurdles to outlawing parties than Germany does. Mon, 14 May 2012 15:59:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/european-court-could-block-german-bid-to-ban-npd-a-833053.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-similarities-between-right-wing-extremists-and-islamists-a-832294.html#ref=rss Last weekend, Salafist Muslims and anti-Islam right-wingers faced off in Bonn, and 29 police officers were injured as a result. The two groups appear to be diametrically opposed, but a deeper look reveals they have a great deal in common. The totalitarian worldview has many manifestations. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:48:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-similarities-between-right-wing-extremists-and-islamists-a-832294.html Last weekend, Salafist Muslims and anti-Islam right-wingers faced off in Bonn, and 29 police officers were injured as a result. The two groups appear to be diametrically opposed, but a deeper look reveals they have a great deal in common. The totalitarian worldview has many manifestations.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-right-wing-populists-provoke-salafist-violence-in-bonn-a-831810.html#ref=rss Germany's right-wing populists are fond of insulting Islam in order to attract attention. On Saturday, violence prone Salafists took the bait, resulting in a riot that left 29 police injured. Despite the clash, however, the anti-Islam party can continue to display their anti-Islam caricatures, a court has decided. Mon, 07 May 2012 16:53:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-right-wing-populists-provoke-salafist-violence-in-bonn-a-831810.html Germany's right-wing populists are fond of insulting Islam in order to attract attention. On Saturday, violence prone Salafists took the bait, resulting in a riot that left 29 police injured. Despite the clash, however, the anti-Islam party can continue to display their anti-Islam caricatures, a court has decided.]]>