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Vaccine-Maker BioNTech A Small German Biotech Company Hopes to Make the Leap to Global Player

A Small German Biotech Company Hopes to Make the Leap to Global Player - FELIX SCHMITT

A Small German Biotech Company Hopes to Make the Leap to Global Player - FELIX SCHMITT

The Germany company BioNTech has achieved a breakthrough with its COVID-19 vaccine. Now it is faced with the task of becoming a global corporation, but it faces stiff competition from Big Pharma. By Tim Bartz, Markus Brauck, Martin U. Müller und Thomas Schulz

BioNTech's Long-Term Dream From Coronavirus to a Cancer Vaccine?

From Coronavirus to a Cancer Vaccine? - Biontech / dpa

From Coronavirus to a Cancer Vaccine? - Biontech / dpa

The breakthrough achieved by BioNTech in the search for a coronavirus vaccine was actually just a spin-off from their real aim. The company is hoping to revolutionize the fight against cancer with its mRNA technology. By Jörg Blech

The Second Wave Hits the Hospitals German ICUs Are Struggling to Keep Up with Corona

German ICUs Are Struggling to Keep Up with Corona - Peter Jülich / DER SPIEGEL

German ICUs Are Struggling to Keep Up with Corona - Peter Jülich / DER SPIEGEL

German hospitals have invested heavily in the equipment needed to treat serious cases of COVID-19. But they lack the staff necessary to cope with the second coronavirus wave, which is already filling up intensive care units.

"It’s a Mistake To Think We Have this Disease Under Control" - Jesco Denzel / DER SPIEGEL

Three Doctors on the Front Lines "It’s a Mistake To Think We Have this Disease Under Control"

The Cult Myth Why Trumpism Won't Disappear with Trump A Commentary by Torben Lütjen

Donald Trump's role in the degradation of American politics has been consistently overstated. His spirit will remain behind long after he is gone – and there is one man in Washington who knows exactly what to do with it.

Olimpia Coral's Fight on Behalf of the Women of Mexico - Maria Fernanda Ruiz

Digital Violence Olimpia Coral's Fight on Behalf of the Women of Mexico

Economist Jeffrey Sachs on the U.S. Election “Our Political System Is Very Corrupt”

Jeffrey Sachs was once a magnet for criticism over the market-based shock therapy he prescribed for Eastern Europe. Today, he is calling for the United States to move more in the direction of a social democracy, with Germany as a role model. Interview Conducted By Benjamin Bidder

Joe Biden Sets Out to Make America Great Again - Edel Rodriguez / DER SPIEGEL

"It's Time for America To Unite" Joe Biden Sets Out to Make America Great Again

Former Aide Scaramucci Trump "Is an Orange Wrecking Ball"

Anthony Scaramucci was Donald Trump's head of communications for 11 days and a Republican for decades. In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, he explains his break with the current administration, his accusations against the lame duck president and the enormous tasks Joe Biden faces. Interview Conducted By Tim Bartz

A Personal Experience with Breast Cancer "Only a Woman If You Have Breasts? That's Nonsense"

"Only a Woman If You Have Breasts? That's Nonsense" - Maria Kjartansdottir

"Only a Woman If You Have Breasts? That's Nonsense" - Maria Kjartansdottir

Former German politician Silvana Koch-Mehrin recently completed a long battle with breast cancer. DER SPIEGEL speaks with her about her experiences and how the illness is viewed by society. Interview Conducted by Hajo Schumacher

Global Societies

Predicting Refugee Movements? There's an App for That - ZOHRA BENSEMRA/ REUTERS

A New Approach to Humanitarian Aid Predicting Refugee Movements? There's an App for That

According to an algorithm, the coronavirus pandemic could trigger a million people to leave their homes in the Sahel region. Such forecasts could help humanitarian organizations recognize developments before they happen and react more quickly. By Sonja Peteranderl

An Uphill Battle for Italy's Beach Vendors - Claudia Corrent/ DER SPIEGEL

Racism and Corona An Uphill Battle for Italy's Beach Vendors

Beach vendors in Italy have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The country has seen a massive drop in tourism and the poor state of the economy has exacerbated xenophobia. By Maria Stöhr and Claudia Corrent (photos) in Cavallino-Treporti, Italy

How COVID-19 Is Indirectly Killing Mothers and Babies - Brian Inganga/ AP

Childbirth in the Pandemic How COVID-19 Is Indirectly Killing Mothers and Babies

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the rate of death among women and infants during or shortly after birth has risen considerably. The virus has caused shortages in hospitals, and led many women to avoid seeking help. By Anne Backhaus und Sonja Peteranderl

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The U.S. After Trump It Might Take a Miracle for Joe Biden to Reconcile America A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Mathieu von Rohr

Even for someone as reconciliatory as Joe Biden, restoring unity in the United States will be an extraordinarily difficult endeavor. But he deserves a chance to end the era of American populism.

It Might Take a Miracle for Joe Biden to Reconcile America - Hannah McKay / REUTERS

A Ripple, Not a Wave Joe Biden's Almost Impossible Task

Even if Joe Biden emerges victorious, the peaceful transfer of power still isn't yet a foregone conclusion. And as president, Biden would face the almost impossible task of reuniting a deeply divided nation.

Joe Biden's Almost Impossible Task - SAMSON / DER SPIEGEL

“No Return To the Old Normality” Reactions in Berlin and Brussels to the U.S. Election

In Europe, many fear there will be prolonged legal battles before the election is finalized in the United States. And that in a Biden presidency, the EU has to be proactive in getting trans-Atlantic relations back on track. By Markus Becker, Christiane Hoffmann und Christoph Schult

Reactions in Berlin and Brussels to the U.S. Election - J. Scott Applewhite / AP

The U.S. Elections Germany Looks Across the Atlantic with Anxiety and Hope

Even as a Biden victory seems increasingly likely, German political leaders are biting their nails. Four more years of Trump, many of them worry, could be disastrous for the trans-Atlantic relationship. By Severin Weiland und Christoph Schult

Germany Looks Across the Atlantic with Anxiety and Hope - Peter Nicholls / REUTERS

FT Reporter on the Downfall of Wirecard Head “I Asked Him Directly Whether He Was a Fraud”

Financial Times journalist Dan McCrum exposed the scandal at former German blue-chip company Wirecard. In an interview, he discusses how he discovered widespread fraud at the firm. Interview Conducted By Tim Bartz und Martin Hesse

“I Asked Him Directly Whether He Was a Fraud” - Lino Mirgeler / dpa

The Antidemocrat Trump’s Overly Hasty Declaration of Victory A Commentary by Roland Nelles in Washington, D.C.

Donald Trump prematurely declared victory in the U.S. election early Wednesday morning. He also says he wants to go to the Supreme Court to halt the counting of ballots. By doing so, he is threatening to turn the vote into a farce.

Trump’s Overly Hasty Declaration of Victory - MANDEL NGAN / AFP

The Perfect Storm of Brexit and Corona Boris Johnson's Failures Add Up to Eroding Trust

Boris Johnson thought he could handle Brexit and believed British exceptionalism would protect the country from the coronavirus. He was wrong on both counts. By Jörg Schindler in London

Boris Johnson's Failures Add Up to Eroding Trust - Finnbarr Webster / Getty Images

A Legacy of Hatred, Culture Wars and Discord The Mess Created By Trump Will Be with Us for Years

The U.S. president has damaged the political system so badly that it will be difficult to repair, even if Donald Trump gets voted out of office on Tuesday. The hatred and political discord he has stirred up will paralyze the country for years.

The Mess Created By Trump Will Be with Us for Years - Illustration: Miriam Migliazzi / Mart Klein / DER SPIEGEL

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan "India Is a Fascist State, Inspired by the Nazis"

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, 68, speaks about his country's role in global politics, his admiration for the Chinese leadership and the similarities he shares with U.S. President Donald Trump. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl

"India Is a Fascist State, Inspired by the Nazis" - Saiyna Bashir / DER SPIEGEL

World Bank Chief Economist Reinhart on the COVID Crisis “Many Businesses Are In Sectors That Arent't Going To Recover”

In an interview, Carmen Reinhart, the World Bank’s chief economist, discusses why she considers rapid economic recovery to be an illusion and how the right debt-spending policies can help in the fight against growing poverty. Von Isabell Hülsen und Benjamin Bidder

“Many Businesses Are In Sectors That Arent't Going To Recover” - Martha Stewart / Courtesy Harvard Kennedy School

Instant Salvation? The Challenges We Face Once a Coronavirus Vaccine Is Found

Several coronavirus vaccine candidates could soon be approved and German Health Minister Jens Spahn has begun making plans to inoculate millions of people. But the challenges remain immense and the virus will be with us for quite some time to come. By Martin U. Müller, Cornelia Schmergal und Thomas Schulz

The Challenges We Face Once a Coronavirus Vaccine Is Found - Getty Images

Elections in Tanzania A Country Slides Toward Dictatorship

Opposition politician Tundu Lissu only barely survived an assassination attempt in 2017. Now, he is running for president against incumbent John Magufuli, the man who likely wanted him dead. By Fritz Schaap und Sergio Ramazzotti (photos)

A Country Slides Toward Dictatorship - Sergio Ramazzotti / DER SPIEGEL

Bob Woodward on the 2020 Election “How Can You Not Be Worried?”

Famed Journalist Bob Woodward brought down U.S. President Richard Nixon with his reporting on the Watergate scandal. Now he talks to DER SPIEGEL about Donald Trump’s "catastrophic" handling of the coronavirus, the outcome of the coming election and his new book, “Rage.” Interview Conducted By Roland Nelles

“How Can You Not Be Worried?” - Stephen Voss / DER SPIEGEL

Illegal Practices EU Border Agency Frontex Complicit in Greek Refugee Pushback Campaign

Greek border guards have been forcing large numbers of refugees back to sea in pushback operations that violate international law. DER SPIEGEL and its reporting partners have learned that the European Union is also complicit in the highly controversial practice. By Giorgos Christides, Emmanuel Freudenthal, Steffen Lüdke und Maximilian Popp

EU Border Agency Frontex Complicit in Greek Refugee Pushback Campaign

The Coronavirus and the Death of Nightlife If That's the Future, then Good Night!

Techno raves, bars and spontaneous parties in parks have all been bashed as hotspots for infections during the coronavirus crisis. Is the disease also fueling internal prejudices about the night? By Dialika Neufeld, Alexander Smoltczyk, Tobias Rapp und Max Polonyi

A Berliner in Beijing What Life Looks Like in an (Almost) COVID-Free Country

Whereas Europe finds itself in the middle of second wave of the coronavirus, the pandemic has as good as passed in China. But people here are paying a high price for their return to normality. By Georg Fahrion in Beijing

What Life Looks Like in an (Almost) COVID-Free Country - NICOLAS ASFOURI / AFP

America's Trump-Supporting Militias "There Will Be Unrest, Dead Civilians"

Right-wing militias are threatening to unleash turmoil in the United States if Donald Trump loses the election on Nov. 3. A visit with the leader of a movement that is part of an ever-growing threat as Election Day approaches. By Ralf Neukirch in Atlanta

"There Will Be Unrest, Dead Civilians" - Allison Dinner / AP

Shaping a New Belarus from Abroad Lukashenko’s Opponents Regroup in Lithuania

A large part of the Belarusian opposition has fled to neighboring Lithuania, including Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. They want to plan a free Belarus from exile in Vilnius. By Katrin Kuntz in Vilnius, LIthuania

Lukashenko’s Opponents Regroup in Lithuania - Dmitrij Leltschuk / DER SPIEGEL

What If Trump Won't Go? Europe Preparing for the Worst in Washington

Concern is growing in the European Union that Donald Trump might refuse to recognize the election results if he loses. Preparations are underway for the worst-case scenario. By Markus Becker, Christiane Hoffmann und Peter Müller

Europe Preparing for the Worst in Washington - Janine Schmitz / photothek.net / imago images

Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau "We Now Need a Growth-Friendly Agenda"

Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau is optimistic about the future despite the second wave of the coronavirus. And he is full of praise for Germany. Interview Conducted by Tim Bartz und Michael Sauga

"We Now Need a Growth-Friendly Agenda" - Magali Delporte / Signature

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