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Foreign Minister Baerbock Takes Advantage of Her Second Chance - Norman Konrad / laif

Germany's New Leading Woman Foreign Minister Baerbock Takes Advantage of Her Second Chance

Following a run for the Chancellery mired with problems, the Green Party's Annalena Baerbock is now in the spotlight as foreign minister. She had hoped to establish a more feminist foreign policy, but is that possible in times of war? By Susanne Beyer, Valerie Höhne, Jonas Schaible und Christoph Schult

"I Still Hoped that Putin Possessed a Remnant of Rationality" - Dominik Butzmann / DER SPIEGEL

German President Steinmeier on the War in Ukraine "I Still Hoped that Putin Possessed a Remnant of Rationality"

In a DER SPIEGEL interview, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier admits to having misjudged Russian President Vladimir Putin. He discusses his country's sanctions regime and how dramatically the invasion has changed European realities. Interview Conducted by Melanie Amann und Veit Medick

German Intelligence Intercepts Radio Traffic Discussing the Murder of Civilians - Roman Pilipey / epa

Possible Evidence of Russian Atrocities German Intelligence Intercepts Radio Traffic Discussing the Murder of Civilians

The images of the murdered civilians in Bucha shocked the world. DER SPIEGEL has learned that German intelligence intercepted radio traffic from suspected perpetrators. It appears that such atrocities were part of the strategy of Putin's army. By Melanie Amann, Matthias Gebauer und Fidelius Schmid

Germany's Chancellor Opts for a Low Profile at a Moment of Crisis - Illustration: Tim O'Brien / DER SPIEGEL

Where's Olaf? Germany's Chancellor Opts for a Low Profile at a Moment of Crisis

In the immediate aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discarded decades of German foreign policy tradition and upended his own party's approach to Russia. Since then? Crickets. By Melanie Amann und Martin Knobbe

Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party - Guido Bergmann / BPA / laif

A Few Sanctions and That Was It Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party

Angela Merkel knew how brutal Vladimir Putin could be. But under her leadership, Germany became increasingly dependent on Russian natural gas. Her energy policy errors are now weighing heavily on the country. By Florian Gathmann, Dirk Kurbjuweit und Gerald Traufetter

Germany Revisits 2015 as Ukraine Refugee Wave Continues to Grow - Hannibal Hanschke / Getty Images

»The Largest Challenges Lie Ahead« Germany Revisits 2015 as Ukraine Refugee Wave Continues to Grow

Europe is currently experiencing the largest movement of refugees since World War II. The willingness to help is vast and armies of volunteers are helping out as governments begin mobilizing resources. But will it be enough?

Germany's Economy Minister Goes Shopping - Qatar Amiri Diwan / AP

Reducing Reliance on Russia Germany's Economy Minister Goes Shopping

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck traveled to the Persian Gulf over the weekend to negotiate liquid natural gas deals that can help reduce his country's reliance on fossil fuels from Russia. By Gerald Traufetter in Qatar

It's Time for Germany to Implement an Oil Embargo - Gordon Welters / laif

Sanctions Against Putin It's Time for Germany to Implement an Oil Embargo A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Mathieu von Rohr

Germany has made massive changes to foreign and security policy to confront the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But it's not enough. An oil embargo is the logical next step.

Inside Germany's Foreign and Security Policy Revolution - Bildgehege / IMAGO; Maxim Dondyuk / DER SPIEGEL

Standing Up to Putin Inside Germany's Foreign and Security Policy Revolution

The Russian attack on Ukraine has led Germany to reverse decades of foreign and security policy. Suddenly, Europe's pacifist giant has been forced to adopt a more military posture. Inside the country's epochal shift.

German Economy Minister Celebrated in Washington - Britta Pedersen / dpa

German Foreign Policy Reversal German Economy Minister Celebrated in Washington

On Tuesday, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck became the first member of the German cabinet to visit Washington following Berlin's massive foreign policy shift on Russia. He was welcomed with open arms. By Gerald Traufetter in Washington, D.C.

Germany Goes Big on Defense Spending - Petras Malukas / AFP

A New Era in Berlin Germany Goes Big on Defense Spending

For years, Germany has starved its military of money. But on Sunday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced massive new defense spending. DER SPIEGEL has learned what the money will be used for. By Matthias Gebauer und Konstantin von Hammerstein

Germany Completes Historic Foreign Policy About-Face - Clemens Bilan / EPA

Chancellor Scholz Takes the Plunge Germany Completes Historic Foreign Policy About-Face

In just 30 minutes on Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discarded decades of foreign policy tradition. His speech to German parliament marks an epochal shift. By Christian Teevs und Charles Hawley

The Calamitous Errors of Germany's Russia Policy - Sean Gallup / Getty Images

A Military and Political Disaster The Calamitous Errors of Germany's Russia Policy

Germany's political approach to Russia lies in ruins and its military is in miserable shape. The Russian invasion of Ukraine promises to change things, but how quickly can Berlin move?

Germany Begins Preparing for a Possible Wave of Refugees - CLEMENS BILAN / EPA

The Attack on Ukraine Germany Begins Preparing for a Possible Wave of Refugees

The EU is preparing for hundreds of thousands of refugees to arrive from Ukraine. Many German states have already begun preparations and Poland has pledged to assist all those who need help.

Gerhard Schröder Casts a Dark Shadow over Berlin's Foreign Policy - Roman Pawlowski

"Just Embarrassing" Gerhard Schröder Casts a Dark Shadow over Berlin's Foreign Policy

In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Germany is cutting a rather ambivalent figure. Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is one major reason why. Can the Social Democrats and the country find its way out from under his shadow?

A Chief Physician on the Perils of Germany’s Omicron Strategy - Jakob Schnetz / DER SPIEGEL

»A Low Risk Still Isn’t Zero Risk« A Chief Physician on the Perils of Germany’s Omicron Strategy

Infectious Disease Specialist Jana Schroeder believes this summer will mark a temporary return to near normality for many, but she warns there could be more COVID waves to come this autumn and winter. She also explains why German politicians have failed our children and what an “endemic” virus really means. Interview Conducted By Rafaela von Bredow und Veronika Hackenbroch

The Price of Berlin's Hesitancy on Ukraine - Janine Schmitz / photothek / IMAGO

An "Unreliable Partner"? The Price of Berlin's Hesitancy on Ukraine

Germany is sending 5,000 helmets to Ukraine, but that's it. Many of Berlin's NATO allies, including the U.S., are unimpressed, and there are a number of voices within the Green Party that agree.

Germany's Position on Weapons for Ukraine Makes No Sense - Florian Gaertner / picture alliance / photothek

Balderdash from Berlin Germany's Position on Weapons for Ukraine Makes No Sense A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Ralf Neukirch

The German government refuses to deliver weapons to Ukraine. In doing so, Berlin is undermining Western deterrence and encouraging Vladimir Putin.

"Russia Knows Crossing Red Lines Would Immediately Trigger Painful Sanctions" - Julia Steinigeweg / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with German Economy Minister Robert Habeck "Russia Knows Crossing Red Lines Would Immediately Trigger Painful Sanctions"

In an interview, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck discusses his country's energy policy, what might happen with the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and Germany's possible response to Russian aggression on the Ukrainian border. A DER SPIEGEL Interview Conducted By Martin Knobbe und Gerald Traufetter

Wastewater Monitoring Offers Effective Surveillance of Coronavirus Outbreaks - ollo / Getty Images

Sewage Smarts Wastewater Monitoring Offers Effective Surveillance of Coronavirus Outbreaks

With many public health departments days or weeks behind in reporting infection numbers, Germany lacks an accurate overall view of pandemic developments. Other countries, like Canada, are better off because they test wastewater, allowing them to quickly detect outbreaks as they unfold. By Hilmar Schmundt

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