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German Industry Prepares for Worst-Case Scenario - Illustration: Nigel Buchanan / DER SPIEGEL

What if the Gas Is Cut Off? German Industry Prepares for Worst-Case Scenario

German industry and the government in Berlin are ill-prepared for a possible halt in supplies of natural gas from Russia. A new emergency plan is being developed to prevent an economic meltdown if deliveries cease.

"The West Will Decide on Putin's Bankruptcy" - Maksim Blinov / SNA / IMAGO

Economist Jim O'Neill on Russia "The West Will Decide on Putin's Bankruptcy"

Jim O'Neill once coined the term BRIC to refer to the rapidly growing economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China. In an interview, he discusses why the Russia of Vladimir Putin has failed to live up to expectations. Interview Conducted by Peter Littger

Germany's Alternatives to Putin's Gas - Wojciech Wrzesien / Shutterstock

LNG Imports and Nuclear Power Germany's Alternatives to Putin's Gas

The German government is currently bracing itself for a period without Russian energy supplies. All ideas are on the table, even extending the lifespans of nuclear power plants that are slated to close this year. Will energy security now trump climate protection?

How the Electric Carmaker Cut a Corner in Models for China and Germany - Chukrut Budrul / SOPA Images / LightRocket / Getty Images

Tesla’s Chip Trick How the Electric Carmaker Cut a Corner in Models for China and Germany

Electric car pioneer Tesla is booming despite the global chip crisis. But company chat transcripts show that Elon Musk's company simply left out components – and apparently didn't inform buyers that it had done so. By Alexander Demling und Simon Hage

The World Is Failing To Rid Itself of Coal - David Maurice Smith / Agence VU / laif

Troubling Addiction The World Is Failing To Rid Itself of Coal

It is the most CO2 intensive of all fuels and yet consumption of it is rising dramatically, regardless of the climate crisis. We’re burning coal like there is no tomorrow. Why is it proving so difficult to phase out?

Berlin Hoping to Tighten the Reins on Social Media Giants - Drew Angerer / Getty Images

Facebook in the Crosshairs Berlin Hoping to Tighten the Reins on Social Media Giants

The internal Facebook documents made public by Frances Haugen have raised eyebrows around the world. The whistleblower is coming to Berlin to meet with leading German politicians - and many political leaders in Europe are eager to take action against the company. Will anything come of it?

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

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

Interview with Financial Times Editor Roula Khalaf - Andrea Artz / DER SPIEGEL

“I Think We Went Too Far” Interview with Financial Times Editor Roula Khalaf

Former foreign correspondent Roula Khalaf has served as the top editor of the Financial Times since 2020. In an interview, she discusses the newspaper's reputation as the bible of capitalism, her efforts to attract more female readers and the publication’s reporting on the massive Wirecard scandal in Germany. Interview Conducted By Isabell Hülsen

"We Have Opened the Door to a New World of Pharmaceuticals" - Ramon Haindl / DER SPIEGEL

BioNTech CEO Şahin on mRNA Technology "We Have Opened the Door to a New World of Pharmaceuticals"

In an interview, BioNTech CEO Uğur Şahin predicts a boom in new kinds of mRNA drugs that can be used to fight cancer and other diseases. His company chalked up a major success with its coronavirus vaccine, but will it be able to maintain its advantage over the competition? Interview Conducted by Jörg Blech

How I Lost Control Over My Own Face - David McNew / AFP

Biometric Data How I Lost Control Over My Own Face

A company called Clearview AI secretly scrapes the internet for photos, thus producing a gigantic database for government agencies and police. Is it possible to remove yourself from the collection? By Patrick Beuth

Germany's Stricter New Emissions Goals Present Huge Challenge - Paul Langrock

Quiet Energy Revolution Germany's Stricter New Emissions Goals Present Huge Challenge

Germany's high court ruled in April that the government had to do more in the fight against global warming. The tough new emissions targets will be difficult to meet.

"The Super-Rich in the West Are Evading Their Responsibility" - Amit Sharma / dpa

Social Consequences of the Pandemic "The Super-Rich in the West Are Evading Their Responsibility"

Former top World Bank economist Branko Milanović is afraid that the coronavirus pandemic has deepened the wealth divide. Those who have profited most from the crisis, he fears, have broken their pledge to help countries in need. Interview Conducted by Martin Hesse und Michael Sauga

Patent Suspensions Threaten Germany's Booming Biotech Industry - Ramon Haindl

BioNTech, CureVac and Co. Patent Suspensions Threaten Germany's Booming Biotech Industry

With their next-generation mRNA vaccines, the German companies BioNTech and CureVac are at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation. But U.S. President Joe Biden's plan to suspend patent protections is threatening that position. By Claus Hecking, Michael Sauga, Thomas Schulz und Gerald Traufetter

"What the Government Is Asking for Would Weaken Security for All" - Getty Images, Privat / DER SPIEGEL

WhatsApp CEO on the Controversial German Law Proposals "What the Government Is Asking for Would Weaken Security for All"

Is WhatsApp reading along as you write messages and saving your chats? In an interview, company CEO Will Cathcart explains what happens with user data and why he is concerned about proposed changes to German surveillance laws. Interview Conducted By Max Hoppenstedt und Judith Horchert

"We Had To Be Much More Forthright about Trump" - Justin T. Gellerson / NYT / Redux / laif

Interview with Washington Post Editor Martin Baron "We Had To Be Much More Forthright about Trump"

Martin Baron, the executive editor of the Washington Post, is retiring. In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, he talks about the Trump years, the mistakes the media have made and the dangers yet to come. Interview Conducted By Marc Pitzke und Roland Nelles

Germany Needs to Give Vaccine Production a Shot in the Arm - dpa

A Wartime Economy Germany Needs to Give Vaccine Production a Shot in the Arm

It only took pharmaceuticals producer BioNTech a few months to set up a new vaccine factory in Germany. Berlin should use the case as an example in efforts to boost production of the medicines urgently needed to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. By Kristina Gnirke, Martin U. Müller, Thomas Schulz und Gerald Traufetter

Experts Demand Suspension of EU-China Investment Deal - JOHANNA GERON / REUTERS

Human Rights Concerns Experts Demand Suspension of EU-China Investment Deal

More than a hundred experts are demanding an end to the EU-China investment agreement, DER SPIEGEL has learned. They name serious human rights violations and the suppression of democracy movements in China as the reasons. By Maik Baumgärtner und Ann-Katrin Müller

"Twitter and the Other Platforms Are Bad, Facebook Is Worse" - Peter Lueders / DER SPIEGEL

Economist Nouriel Roubini "Twitter and the Other Platforms Are Bad, Facebook Is Worse"

Star economist Nouriel Roubini believes that President-elect Joseph Biden's first term will be overshadowed by civil unrest at home and cyberattacks from abroad. He believes social media platforms must be more strictly regulated. Interview Conducted by Tim Bartz

Alpine Rivalries Flare amid Resort Closures - FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP

Skiing in the Pandemic Alpine Rivalries Flare amid Resort Closures

While Austria and Switzerland want to keep their ski lifts in operation, Germany, France and Italy are worried about superspreader events in winter paradise. Billions of euros are at stake. By Walter Mayr und Britta Sandberg

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

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

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

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