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The Laschet Disaster The Slow-Motion Collapse of Merkel's CDU

The Slow-Motion Collapse of Merkel's CDU

The Slow-Motion Collapse of Merkel's CDU

Angela Merkel's conservatives could be facing an historical debacle at the polls in this year's election. Their candidate, Armin Laschet, has been anything but inspiring, and his stumbles could have deep consequences for the stability of German politics. By Lukas Eberle, Christoph Hickmann und Veit Medick

Winter Worries The Changing Virus

The Changing Virus - Ulrich Perrey / dpa

The Changing Virus - Ulrich Perrey / dpa

As winter approaches, experts are concerned that more contagious variants of the coronavirus could emerge. Measure to prevent the spread of the virus, they say, will be with us for a long time to come. By Veronika Hackenbroch und Rafaela von Bredow

Reviving an Extinct Species Should the Woolly Mammoth Be Brought Back To Life?

Should the Woolly Mammoth Be Brought Back To Life? - Orla / iStockphoto / Getty Images

Should the Woolly Mammoth Be Brought Back To Life? - Orla / iStockphoto / Getty Images

A private initiative wants to use modern genetic engineering to reintroduce the extinct woolly mammoth to the tundra of Siberia. In an interview, evolutionary biologist Victoria Herridge criticizes the endeavor and says we should instead focus on saving endangered species. Interview Conducted By Christoph Seidler

Operation White Milk How Austrian Intelligence Hid a Suspected Syrian War Criminal from the Law

How Austrian Intelligence Hid a Suspected Syrian War Criminal from the Law - Bryan Denton

How Austrian Intelligence Hid a Suspected Syrian War Criminal from the Law - Bryan Denton

Khalid al-Halabi is thought to have been responsible for the torturing of Syrian opposition activists. Despite efforts to bring him to justice, he has been living in freedom in Austria for years – protected by the country's intelligence agency. By Fidelius Schmid und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

BioNTech Founders on Vaccine for Children "Things Are Looking Good and Going According to Plan"

In an interview, BioNTech founders Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci explain why booster shots are needed to combat the Delta variant of the coronavirus, and they say that a vaccine for five- to 11-year-old children is on its way. Interview Conducted by Thomas Schulz

Unfair Distribution Hampers Global Vaccination Drive - Brian Inganga / AP

"Vaccine Apartheid" Unfair Distribution Hampers Global Vaccination Drive

Egypt Picks Europe Over China High-Speed Rail to Connect Red Sea and Mediterranean

A consortium led by Germany’s Siemens has been awarded a contract to build a high-speed rail network in the Middle East. The deal is good for Egypt, Germany and Europe – and it shows that the West can still compete against China. An Analysis by Bernhard Zand

Global Societies

Europe Rethinks Its Approach to Forest Fires - Ramon Costa / SOPA / LightRocket / Getty Images

Helicopters, Planes and ... Sheep? Europe Rethinks Its Approach to Forest Fires

It has been a bad summer for wildfires in Europe, and all signs point to more bad summers to come. Many countries are trying out new approaches to lower the fire danger, but not all of them are high-tech. Catalonia, for example, is turning to livestock. By Jan Petter

How High-Tech Tools Are Helping Combat Climate Change - MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP

Artificial Intelligence How High-Tech Tools Are Helping Combat Climate Change

AI is helping researchers, urban planners, activists and even companies prevent damage to the climate. Algorithms can be used to detect forest destruction, reduce emissions – or even eavesdrop on animals in the ocean. By Sonja Peteranderl

The Palaces and Ruins of the Drug Bosses - Alessio Mamo

Redistributing Mafia Assets The Palaces and Ruins of the Drug Bosses

Mafiosi and drug bosses have changed the face of cities around the world with their massive villas. Now, these assets are being confiscated in Italy, Berlin and Mexico and given back to the people. By Sonja Peteranderl and Alessio Mamo (Photos)

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A Biology Student Versus Beijing The Triumph of Environmental Activism in China

A planned dam in China's Red River Valley would have destroyed the habitat of an endangered bird. But a 31-year-old biology student stood up to the authorities and managed to block the project. How did he do it? By Georg Fahrion in Yunnan

The Triumph of Environmental Activism in China - Gilles Sabrie / DER SPIEGEL

My Enemy's Enemy... The U.S. Allies with the Taliban Against Terror

The U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001 to defeat the Taliban. Now that President Joe Biden has withdrawn the troops, he is relying on the Taliban to hold Afghanistan together and prevent it from becoming a playground for terrorists. By René Pfister und Christoph Reuter

The U.S. Allies with the Taliban Against Terror - Wakil Kohsar / AFP

The Era of Missed Opportunities A First Look at Angela Merkel's Legacy

Angela Merkel's 16 years as German chancellor have been characterized by crisis after crisis, most of them global in nature. Her intellect has been a critical tool in addressing those challenges, but her follow through left a lot to be desired. By Dirk Kurbjuweit

A First Look at Angela Merkel's Legacy - Christian Thiel

Former FBI Agent Ali Soufan “We Lost the War in Afghanistan in 2002”

The war on terror has failed, former FBI intelligence officer Ali Soufan argues in an interview. He believes that the hasty U.S. withdrawal will unleash a wave of fear and strengthen extremists around the world. Interview Conducted by Britta Sandberg

“We Lost the War in Afghanistan in 2002” - Eugene Hoshiko / AP

Germany's SPD on the Rise Olaf Scholz Aims to Succeed Merkel By Emulating Her

Germany's Social Democrats appear to be rising from the dead as the general election approaches. In Olaf Scholz, the party has found a candidate whose leadership style could be a lot like Angela Merkel's.

Olaf Scholz Aims to Succeed Merkel By Emulating Her - Andreas Chudowski

Former Deutsche Bank Executive on Green Investments "The Sustainability Propaganda Got Completely Out of Control"

The Deutsche bank subsidiary DWS claims to be a pioneer in green investment. But is it? DER SPIEGEL spoke with former DWS executive Desiree Fixler, whose accusations against the company have led to an official investigation. Interview Conducted by Tim Bartz

"The Sustainability Propaganda Got Completely Out of Control" - MAURITZ ANTIN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Yanis Varoufakis A Former Leftist Icon Turns to Science Fiction

As Greek finance minister, he made a name for himself for standing up to Germany. But his political star burned out quickly. Now, Yanis Varoufakis is trying his luck at writing novels. By Alexander Kühn

A Former Leftist Icon Turns to Science Fiction - Socrates Baltagiannis / DER SPIEGEL

Afghan Vice President in Letter to DER SPIEGEL "A Deal for Surrender Won't Happen"

He fled the capital for the Panjshir Valley, where he declared himself president: Amrullah Saleh, formerly Afghanistan's vice president, hopes to lead the anti-Taliban resistance. He has written a letter to DER SPIEGEL to explain.

"A Deal for Surrender Won't Happen" - privat

Afghanistan Disaster Debacle in Kabul Could Overshadow Biden's Presidency

U.S. President Joe Biden wanted to end the war in Afghanistan and pull America's troops out as quietly as possible. Instead, the chaos and the bloodbath in Kabul could cripple his presidency. By René Pfister in Washington, D.C.

Debacle in Kabul Could Overshadow Biden's Presidency - Erin Scott - White House / ZUMA Wire / imago images

The End of the German Airlift What Will Become of the Afghans Left Behind?

On Thursday, the German military suspended flights from Kabul. Thousands of people who worked for the Germans have been left behind. Berlin is hoping negotiations with the Taliban will give them a way out.

What Will Become of the Afghans Left Behind? - Wakil Kohsar / AFP

Terror Expert on Afghanistan "The Real Threat Is Islamic State, Not Al-Qaida"

The attack at the Kabul airport shows that the Taliban are unable to get the country completely under control, terror expert Wassim Nasr argues in an interview. An entity that once offered safe haven to terrorists will now have to fight them. Interview Conducted by Britta Sandberg

"The Real Threat Is Islamic State, Not Al-Qaida" - Victor J. Blue / The New York Times / laif

Social Design Award 2021 This Is the Last Chance To Take Part in Our Reader Competition!

Parents and children are always in need of a helping hand, but particularly during pandemic times. That’s why DER SPIEGEL and SPIEGEL WISSEN are looking for the best ideas for strengthening families. Enter your submission by August 31 for a chance to win 2,500 euros! By Marianne Wellershoff

This Is the Last Chance To Take Part in Our Reader Competition! - Chester Holme / DER SPIEGEL

A Paradox for the Taliban Resistance in Afghanistan Appears to Be Growing

After almost two decades as a guerilla movement, the Taliban have completely underestimated what it means to run a state. It will be extremely difficult for them to keep Afghanistan under control. By Christoph Reuter

Resistance in Afghanistan Appears to Be Growing - Bashir Darwish / UPI Photo / imago images

Interview with Mary Trump "Donald Is a Fascist and the Republicans Are Trying To Destroy Our Democracy"

In an interview, Mary Trump, the only niece of the former American president, talks about an uncle she describes as dangerous, his enduring power and the growing hate in America. Interview Conducted By Marc Pitzke

"Donald Is a Fascist and the Republicans Are Trying To Destroy Our Democracy" - Sara Naomi Lewkowicz / DER SPIEGEL; Michael Reynolds / Zuma Press / action press

Extreme Weather in Greenland “The Frequency of Such Events Is without Precedent”

For the first time on record, it recently rained at the highest point in Greenland. Glaciologist Andreas Peter Ahlstrøm explains why it happened – and how dangerous it could be for the rest of the world. Interview Conducted By Christoph Seidler

“The Frequency of Such Events Is without Precedent” - Christoph Seidler / DER SPIEGEL

German Foreign Minister on the Afghanistan Debacle "I Don't Know If It's Possible to Completely Make Up for Everything"

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has been under fire since the fall of Kabul. In a DER SPIEGEL interview, he speaks about the mistakes that have been made and the dangers of the rescue operation currently under way in Afghanistan. Interview Conducted by Melanie Amann und Christoph Schult

"I Don't Know If It's Possible to Completely Make Up for Everything" - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

A Trillion Dollar Illusion The Entirely Predictable Failure of the West's Mission in Afghanistan

In early July, I met with a leading Taliban military commander. I asked when his fighters would arrive in Kabul. His answer: "They are already there." How the Afghanistan mission failed and what happens next. By Christoph Reuter

The Entirely Predictable Failure of the West's Mission in Afghanistan - Rahmat Gul / AP

"Takeover of Kabul Unlikely Before 9/11" A Chronicle of German Failures in Afghanistan

German diplomats only found out by chance that their American counterparts were evacuating from Kabul and they were blindsided by the Taliban's rapid advance in the capital. But internal documents show that Berlin ignored urgent warnings.

A Chronicle of German Failures in Afghanistan - Marc Tessensohn / Bundeswehr / dpa

The Ghost of Famagusta A Refugee Returns to Northern Cyprus After 47 Years

At the age of 15, Tasoula Hadjitofi had to flee her home in Cyprus. Forty-seven years after the war, Turkey has finally allowed her to visit the Greek quarter in Famagusta for the first time. What is left of her childhood home? By Timofey Neshitov

A Refugee Returns to Northern Cyprus After 47 Years - Julian Busch / DER SPIEGEL

Local Hires Stranded in Afghanistan "They Don't Care About Me. They Don't Care About My Life!"

Thousands of local hires who worked for the German armed forces are desperately trying to make their way to the Bundeswehr's evacuation flights. But Germany's bureaucracy is making it difficult for them and the Taliban is blocking the way to the airport. By Matthias Gebauer, Muriel Kalisch, Steffen Lüdke und Laurenz Schreiner

"They Don't Care About Me. They Don't Care About My Life!" - Haroon Sabawoon / Anadolu / Getty Images

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