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A Roundtable Discussion on Gaza "I No Longer Feel Comfortable in Germany"

"I No Longer Feel Comfortable in Germany" - Verena Brüning / DER SPIEGEL

"I No Longer Feel Comfortable in Germany" - Verena Brüning / DER SPIEGEL

Five people with Arab roots meet up in a Berlin restaurant to talk about Gaza. After more than a year of war, they say that Germany's uncritical backing of Israel has alienated them and their community. Interview Conducted by Dunja Ramadan

19 Min

Manipulation from Abroad German Election Campaign Flooded with Fake News and Videos

German Election Campaign Flooded with Fake News and Videos - Ralf Hirschberger / AFP / Getty Images

German Election Campaign Flooded with Fake News and Videos - Ralf Hirschberger / AFP / Getty Images

The German election campaign has become a magnet for fake news and AI-generated propaganda as foreign actors seek to boost the right wing. The attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and are no longer coming just from Russia, but from the U.S. as well.

16 Min

A Demographic Catastrophe Ukraine Is Running Out of People

Ukraine Is Running Out of People - Fedir Petrov / DER SPIEGEL

Ukraine Is Running Out of People - Fedir Petrov / DER SPIEGEL

First came the collapse of the Soviet Union, then an economic crisis and now the Russian invasion: Ukraine's population has been dropping for some time. Putin's war has turned the crisis into a catastrophe. An area in northern Ukraine provides a case study. By Alexander Sarovic und Fedir Petrov (Photos), in Horodnya, Ukraine

16 Min

Finland Confronts Its WWII History "If You Only Knew How Many Jews I Have Shot"

Hundreds of Finns fought with the German Waffen-SS in Ukraine during World War II. New research shows that many of them were convinced Nazis and may have committed atrocities. The finding has triggered a debate in Finland. By Martin Pfaffenzeller in Helsinki

10 Min

"My Father No Longer Exists for Me" - Laura Stevens / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Pelicot Daughter Caroline Darian "My Father No Longer Exists for Me"

12 Min

Katya, Ira and Zhenya Take on Putin The Difficulties of Protesting the War in Russia

Who still dares to protest the war in Russia? Women. They hold up signs, lay flowers, hide messages in books and write to political prisoners. DER SPIEGEL spent months following three of them. By Christina Hebel in Moscow

17 Min

Chancellor Kickl? The Right-Wing FPÖ Reaches for Power in Austria

The Right-Wing FPÖ Reaches for Power in Austria - Thomas Kronsteiner / Getty Images

The Right-Wing FPÖ Reaches for Power in Austria - Thomas Kronsteiner / Getty Images

Herbert Kickl, who now has good chances of becoming Austria's next chancellor, has radicalized the FPÖ in recent years. He seems to enjoy his role as the ultimate evil. By Walter Mayr in Vienna

14 Min

Global Societies

Killing Because She Wants to Live - Hahn + Hartung

Killing Because She Wants to Live

There are a number of women in the prisons of Romania and Moldova who killed their partners in self-defense. Why weren't they helped before it became too late? By Ioana Pascaru und Jan Petter, Miguel Hahn and Jan-Christoph Hartung (Photos) in Chișinău and Brașov

13 Min

An Abandoned Italian Village Gets New Life - Roselena Ramistella / DER SPIEGEL

An Abandoned Italian Village Gets New Life

An aging Italian woman has teamed up with a young migrant from Mali to breathe new life into an abandoned village in Calabria. Might it be an antidote to rural flight? By Anna Dotti and Roselena Ramistella (Photos), in Pentedattilo, Italy

10 Min

Europe's Deals with an Autocrat - Andia / Universal Images Group / Getty Images

Europe's Deals with an Autocrat

German conservatives want to negotiate a migration deal with Rwanda and the EU is funding a marketing campaign for the country. But Rwanda is an autocracy that aggressively goes after its detractors, as reporting has shown. By Sophia Baumann, Heiner Hoffmann, Bastian Obermayer und Maria Retter

9 Min

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Alle Beiträge

Pope Francis Helps Transsexual Prostitutes in Rome - Natália Alana / DER SPIEGEL

A Miracle? Pope Francis Helps Transsexual Prostitutes in Rome

The Catholic Church is not exactly known for its tolerance of transsexuals. But after a priest near Rome called the Vatican's attention to the difficulties faced by a group of transsexuals in his parish, Pope Francis stepped in to help. By Frank Hornig in Rome

Why Did a German Newspaper Help Elon Musk Interfere in German Politics? - Getty Images / AFP

Boost for the Right Wing Why Did a German Newspaper Help Elon Musk Interfere in German Politics?

Ever since Elon Musk threw his support behind the right-wing AfD party in the pages of Die Welt, the paper and the Axel Springer publishing house has had a newsroom revolt on its hands. CEO Mathias Döpfner's apparent courtship of Musk may have been behind the stunt. By Vicky Bargel und Anton Rainer

Massive Data Breach at VW Raises Questions about Vehicle Privacy - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Paul Langrock, Thomas Starck / AUTO BILD, picture alliance / dpa / Audi AG

We Know Where You Parked Massive Data Breach at VW Raises Questions about Vehicle Privacy

Already facing significant headwinds, VW has now been hit by a data protection nightmare. Location data from 800,000 electric vehicles and contact info from owners was accessible unprotected on the internet. And the company didn't even know about it.

The Growing Problem of Fake Porn Images - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Foto: Chantel King / Cultura / IMAGO

Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes The Growing Problem of Fake Porn Images

Thousands of women have been victimized by fake porn images created by artificial intelligence. The victims include minors, celebrities and politicians. DER SPIEGEL went searching for those behind the malicious platforms.

The Darién Gap Migrant Highway, Courtesy of the Mafia - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Gerald Bermudez / DER SPIEGEL (3), Grafik: DER SPIEGEL

One of the Most Dangerous Routes in the World The Darién Gap Migrant Highway, Courtesy of the Mafia

The Darién Gap between South and Central America is exceedingly dangerous, but hundreds of thousands of migrants try their luck every year in an effort to reach the U.S. Now, a drug cartel has turned the jungle crossing into big business - and the refugees profit as well. By Marian Blasberg and Gerald Bermúdez (Photos) in Acandí, Colombia

"Within a Year, We Will Be Living in Gaza" - Erik Marmor / DER SPIEGEL

Israeli Settlement Plans "Within a Year, We Will Be Living in Gaza"

The Israeli army is systematically destroying towns in northern Gaza and expelling the population, DER SPIEGEL reporting has found. It is laying the groundwork for a military occupation - and for the possible construction of new Jewish settlements.

Protocol of Gisèle Pelicot's Quest for Justice in Avignon - Christophe Simon / AFP

France's New Feminist Hero Protocol of Gisèle Pelicot's Quest for Justice in Avignon

Together with her lawyers, Gisèle Pelicot watched the videos her husband had made of her being raped. Afterward, she decided the trial had to be open to the public. Our reporter followed the gruesome legal proceedings from day one. By Britta Sandberg in Avignon, France

The Cold Heart of Syria's Machinery of Murder - Johanna Maria Fritz / DER SPIEGEL

A Visit to Sednaya Prison The Cold Heart of Syria's Machinery of Murder

Sednaya Prison near Damascus was the symbol of the Assad dictatorship. Now that the regime has been overthrown, thousands are coming here to search for their loved-ones. There isn't much left to find. By Christoph Reuter (Text) and Johanna Maria Fritz (Photos) in Damascus

Knowing Ignorance

Examining DER SPIEGEL's Climate Change Coverage Knowing Ignorance

DER SPIEGEL's coverage of global warming used to be full of contradictions and erroneous appraisals. Today, the magazine employs some of the best climate reporters in Germany, but still falls well short of its potential. A Guest Essay by Bernhard Poerksen

"It Is a Terrorist Regime, Not a State" - Ina Fassbender / AFP

Daughter of Iranian Activist Jamshid Sharmahd "It Is a Terrorist Regime, Not a State"

The German-Iranian regime critic Jamshid Sharmahd was kidnapped in Dubai and sentenced to death in Tehran. He died in late October. In an interview, his daughter Gazelle, 41, expresses sharp criticism of the support he received from Germany and the U.S. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl und Özlem Topçu

"Trump Has Never Been an Isolationist" - Jim Watson / AFP

What Role Will the U.S. Play in the World? "Trump Has Never Been an Isolationist"

He insists on the U.S. retaining its global supremacy, but wants to stay out of conflicts. In an interview, historian Stephen Wertheim discusses Donald Trump's view of the world, the Republicans' foreign policy views and what it all might mean for Europe. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand in New York

How the Self-Styled Savior of Israel Is Leading His Country into Ruin - Ohad Zwigenberg / AP / picture alliance

The Netanyahu System How the Self-Styled Savior of Israel Is Leading His Country into Ruin

Benjamin Netanyahu is waging an endless war in Gaza and delivering his country into the arms of Israel's extremist right wing - all in a desperate gambit to cling to power. Former confidants describe a man who sees himself as something of a king. By Juliane von Mittelstaedt und Thore Schröder

"A Strong Case that Israel's Response Constitutes the Crime of Genocide" - Mahmoud Issa / Anadolu / Getty Images

Interview with Human Rights Expert William Schabas "A Strong Case that Israel's Response Constitutes the Crime of Genocide"

In an interview, Canadian academic William Schabas discusses the historical development of the term "genocide," why Israel’s war in Gaza might meet the legal standard and what responsibility Germany bears stemming from its close ties to Israel. Interview Conducted by Julia Prosinger

"There You Can Say: It Was Merkel's Fault" - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel "There You Can Say: It Was Merkel's Fault"

In an interview on the occasion of the publishing of her memoirs, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, 70, speaks about her experiences with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the road ahead for democracy and the mistakes she may have made. Interview Conducted by Melanie Amann und Klaus Wiegrefe

What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently? - Martin Steger

Germany's New Elections What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently?

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has long been sharply critical of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government. Now, though, Merz appears to be in good position to become Germany's next chancellor. Would he really do things that much differently?

A Notorious Human Trafficker on Trial in the Netherlands - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Sergei Telenkov / iStockphoto / Getty; Narciso Contreras / Polaris / ddp; Narciso Contreras / laif; Santi Palacios / AP

Brutality in the Desert A Notorious Human Trafficker on Trial in the Netherlands

Walid Negash, one of the most notorious human traffickers in the world, is on trial in the Netherlands. He is suspected of having tortured thousands of refugees in Libya. By Lucia Heisterkamp and Paul J. Hildebrandt

"Many of the People Around Trump Subscribe to Crazy Ideas" - Andrew Kelly / REUTERS

Whither the Global Economy? "Many of the People Around Trump Subscribe to Crazy Ideas"

In an interview, Barry Eichengreen, one of the most renowned economists in the U.S., expresses deep concerns about the second administration of Donald Trump. Europe, he says, could face stiff economic head winds from Washington. Interview Conducted by Tim Bartz

How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End - Clemens Bilan / EPA

The End of the German Government How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End

Germany's governing coalition had long been characterized by perpetual bickering and very little progress. Ultimately, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner found it impossible to get along.

The End of the West - Brian Snyder / REUTERS

Donald Trump and the New World Order The End of the West A DER SPIEGEL Editorial by Dirk Kurbjuweit

Donald Trump's return to the White House shows that liberal democracy has failed. It proved unable to provide a coherent structure to the post postwar era.

Germany's Successful Economic Model Could Be Finished - [M] Jeff Kowalsky / AFP; Klebher Vasquez / AA / ABACAPRESS / ddp images; NurPhoto / IMAGO

The End of Globalization? Germany's Successful Economic Model Could Be Finished

China and the U.S. are isolating their economies and supporting industry with billions in subsidies. Will the German economy be crushed between the two blocs? Domestic industry faces tough choices. By Simon Book, Christoph Giesen, Jens Glüsing und Gerald Traufetter

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