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Germany's Foreign Minister on the Future of Trans-Atlantic Relations "We Have Waited a Long Time for This"

Relations between Germany and the United States suffered under President Trump. In an interview, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas discusses his hopes for an improved atmosphere under incoming President Joe Biden, but also the challenges posed by China, the Middle East and the Russian pipeline project. Interview Conducted by Christiane Hoffmann und Martin Knobbe

"We Have Waited a Long Time for This" - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

Generation Corona The Pandemic Is Changing Our Children's Lives for the Worse

Children are bearing much of the burden of the corona crisis. They are afraid, listless, bored and helpless - and many are developing psychological scars. What can be done?

The Pandemic Is Changing Our Children's Lives for the Worse - Julian Rettig / DER SPIEGEL

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

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.

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

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

How are things going with the treatment of COVID patients? And what happens if infection rates continue to rise? Doctors discuss their daily lives on the front lines of the coronavirus. Interviews Conducted by Katja Thimm und Alfred Weinzierl

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

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

Merkel’s Chief of Staff on the Coronavirus “We Are Threatened By a Second Wave If We Don’t Act Very Quickly”

Helge Braun, the head of Angela Merkel’s Chancellery, warns in an interview of a possible exponential rise in the number of coronavirus cases. He warns of the risk of long-term economic damage if Germany can't keep the number of cases under control. Interview Conducted by Christoph Hickmann und Martin Knobbe

“We Are Threatened By a Second Wave If We Don’t Act Very Quickly” - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

Learning from Mistakes The Lessons of Germany's Coronavirus Response

Germany's response to the coronavirus pandemic has been widely praise, but plenty of mistakes have been made both in Berlin and in state capitals. Have we learned anything? By Dirk Kurbjuweit und Lydia Rosenfelder

The Lessons of Germany's Coronavirus Response - Christoph Hardt / picture alliance / dpa

Lots of Work but Little Utility Germans Disappointed by Coronavirus Tracking App

Officials touted it as an important weapon in the fight against the pandemic, but there have been numerous glitches and shortcomings with Germany's corona app. Some argue it does more harm than good. By Marcel Rosenbach und Cornelia Schmergal

Germans Disappointed by Coronavirus Tracking App - Clemens Bilan / ACTION PRESS

Europe's Refugee Disaster Merkel Losing Her Patience with Lack of EU Solidarity

The German government feels it has been left in the lurch by most of its EU partners on asylum policy. Even refugee hardliner Horst Seehofer, Germany's interior minister, has some choice words for Austria.

Merkel Losing Her Patience with Lack of EU Solidarity - LEONHARD FOEGER/ REUTERS

German Health Expert on Second Wave of COVID-19 “I Expect We Will See an Increase in Deaths in Six to Eight Weeks”

German politician Karl Lauterbach, a member of parliament and one of the country’s leading voices on the coronavirus, warns in an interview that cases of COVID-19 are about to increase dramatically in Germany. Politicians, he says, will need to tighten the reins again. Interview Conducted by Katherine Rydlink

“I Expect We Will See an Increase in Deaths in Six to Eight Weeks” - Kay Nietfeld/ dpa

Cold Corona Comfort Germany Braces for the Second COVID-19 Wave

In Germany, the number of coronavirus infections is once again on the rise, but the disease is killing fewer people. Still, epidemiologists warn that the pandemic could spin out of control again this winter. By Holger Dambeck und Veronika Hackenbroch

Germany Braces for the Second COVID-19 Wave - Daniel Rosenthal

A V-Shaped Recovery Stimulus Measures Have Helped German Economy Buck the Corona Crisis

Berlin has earmarked more than 1 trillion euros in cash and loans to help the country escape the worst economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of the measures have worked - for now. On the long term, though, some strategies could hinder an upswing. By Christian Reiermann

Stimulus Measures Have Helped German Economy Buck the Corona Crisis - Hannibal Hannschke / REUTERS

Nord Stream 2 Troubles An Uncertain Future for the German-Russian Pipeline

Threats of sanctions from the U.S. have put a stop to the contruction of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany. The multibillion-euro project is now at risk, and leading German politicians are not amused.

An Uncertain Future for the German-Russian Pipeline - Guido Bergmann / DPA

The 1,200-Euro Experiment Longitudinal Study on Unconditional Basic Income Launches in Germany

How would life change if you were given 1,200 euros a month with no strings attached? A study launched last week in Germany to find out. Research team leader Jürgen Schupp hopes for answers to important questions. Interview Conducted by Florian Diekmann

Longitudinal Study on Unconditional Basic Income Launches in Germany - Ulrich Perrey/ dpa

Five Unanswered Questions Germany Faces Fresh Corona Challenges As Fall Approaches

The number of coronavirus infections is increasing in Germany, and worries are growing that it will spike even higher once people move their lives back indoors in the coming months. With levels different in each state, there is disagreement over a common national response.

Germany Faces Fresh Corona Challenges As Fall Approaches - Kay Nietfeld / dpa

A Blessing and a Curse Tempers Flare Over German Mask Requirement

Face masks have become the symbol of the crisis triggered by the coronavirus. There were doubts about their effectiveness in the beginning, but most scientists now believe thay are a vital tool for stopping the pandemic. The question is how long we will have to wear them.

Tempers Flare Over German Mask Requirement - Martin Schoeller / AUGUST

The Dark Side of State Power Exploring Right-Wing Extremism in Germany's Police and Military

The Hitler salute, threatening emails, weapons staches, terror cells: Numerous police officers and soldiers in Germany have engaged in right-wing extremist activity. But how big is the problem and what can be done about it? A DER SPIEGEL investigation.

Exploring Right-Wing Extremism in Germany's Police and Military - [M]: Ralf Hirschberger/ dpa

The Invisible Enemy Scientists Weigh the Benefits of Air Purifiers in Fighting COVID-19

Coronavirus pathogens can float in the air for hours, which is a significant threat. Researchers are developing ideas for how to prevent infections in schools, restaurants and offices using ventilation equipment, air filters and UV radiation. By Marco Evers

Scientists Weigh the Benefits of Air Purifiers in Fighting COVID-19 - Jens Büttner / dpa

Pushed to the Edge By Corona Can German City Centers Be Saved?

First came online retail and the financial crisis, now COVID-19: City-center shopping districts in Germany are suffering. But strategies are being developed to save them. Will they work? By Simon Book und Martin U. Müller

Can German City Centers Be Saved? - Ralph Peters/ imago images

The Second Wave Summer Travels Bring Rising Coronavirus Numbers to Germany

The virus seems to be spreading again in Germany as people begin returning from their summer travels. We have learned a lot about controlling COVID-19, but is the government in Berlin doing enough?

Summer Travels Bring Rising Coronavirus Numbers to Germany - Nils Reeh / 7AKTUELL.DE

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