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Lady In Black The German Woman at the Center of the Manafort Case

A German national appears prominently in the investigation into the possible Russian contacts made by Donald Trump's associates. Did she serve as the strawman for illegal lobbying in the United States? Von Rafael Buschmann, Jürgen Dahlkamp, Gunther Latsch und Jörg Schmitt

The German Woman at the Center of the Manafort Case - CHIP SOMODEVILLA/ AFP

The PC Monster Has Political Correctness Gone off the Rails in America?

Few terms are as divisive in today's United States as "political correctness." A concept that was intended to create greater freedom in the country may instead have resulted in the opposite. It also helped strengthen the right wing. Von Philipp Oehmke

Has Political Correctness Gone off the Rails in America? - JASON REDMOND/ AFP

Interview with David Remnick Trump Will Be a 'Severe Disappointment To Millions'

SPIEGEL speaks to the editor of the New Yorker about the dangers of fascism under Donald Trump, international leaders' reactions to the election and the role of the press in reporting on the next administration. Von Holger Stark

Trump Will Be a 'Severe Disappointment To Millions' - CARLO ALLEGRI/ REUTERS

Britain's Trump Card Brexit Negotiations Just Got More Complicated

Donald Trump's election in the US has made negotiations over Britain's departure from the EU even more complicated -- and could create added difficulties for German businesses. The prospect of a "hard Brexit" is becoming ever more likely. Von Martin Hesse, Peter Müller, Christoph Pauly und Christian Reiermann

Brexit Negotiations Just Got More Complicated - Dan Kitwood/ Getty Images

The End of Power What Will Remain of Obama's Legacy?

Barack Obama is eager to define his legacy before "turning over the keys" to Donald Trump. This week, in his final trip abroad as president, he was in Berlin to visit his close ally Angela Merkel. But what will remain of his tenure in the White House? Von Klaus Brinkbäumer und Holger Stark

What Will Remain of Obama's Legacy? - FABRIZIO BENSCH/ REUTERS

SPIEGEL Interview with US President Barack Obama 'We Could See More and More Divisions'

In an exclusive interview with German public broadcaster ARD and DER SPIEGEL, outgoing US President Barack Obama discusses the legacy he has built and his worries about the future of democracy, as well as Donald Trump, the man who will succeed him in office. Von Klaus Brinkbäumer und Sonia Seymour Mikich

'We Could See More and More Divisions' - Matthias Ziegler/ DER SPIEGEL

A Turning Point for Globalization Inequality, Market Chaos and Angry Voters

Resistance is growing in industrialized countries to the problems caused by globalization and free trade. Populists like Donald Trump have promised relief by erecting new barriers to unhindered trade. But it is a dangerous path. By SPIEGEL Staff

Inequality, Market Chaos and Angry Voters - © Aly Song / Reuters/ REUTERS

'Extreme and Unprecedented Uncertainty' NATO Prepares for Trump Presidency

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump issued some serious threats to NATO that could significantly alter the balance of power in Europe if delivered on. Fearing the worst, officials at the trans-Atlantic military alliance even developed scenarios for his possible presidency. By SPIEGEL Staff

NATO Prepares for Trump Presidency - Kay Nietfeld/ picture alliance / dpa

One-Hundred Years of Fear America Has Abdicated Its Leadership of the West

For 100 years, the United States was the leader of the free world. With the election of Donald Trump, America has now abdicated that role. It is time for Europe, and Angela Merkel, to step into the void. Von Dirk Kurbjuweit

America Has Abdicated Its Leadership of the West - DER SPIEGEL

Opinion An Absurd and Dangerous President

The United States has voted for a dangerously inexperienced and racist man -- one who was swept into the White House by an army of disenfranchised white working- and middle class Americans. It's a movement that now threatens democracy around the world. Von Klaus Brinkbäumer

An Absurd and Dangerous President - MARK WILSON/ AFP

Populist Revolution The Unpredictable Presidency of Donald Trump

Donald Trump's election as the 45th president of the United States was not the product of his strength, but of Hillary Clinton's weakness. His victory has plunged the US into a deep crisis -- and nobody knows how he might govern, perhaps not even Trump himself. Von Gordon Repinski und Holger Stark

The Unpredictable Presidency of Donald Trump - WIN MCNAMEE/ AFP

Concern in Brussels and Berlin Trump Spells End of Normality for Europe

Donald Trump's election has put establishment politicians in Europe in a state of panic. In Berlin, nobody knows what the US president-elect intends to do. In Brussels, fears are growing he will put wind into the sails of the growing anti-EU populist movement. BY SPIEGEL Staff

Trump Spells End of Normality for Europe - Clemens Bilan

Running Out of Allies Trump's Election Triggers Deep Concern in Europe

Trump in the White House, Putin in the Kremlin and Erdogan in Ankara, not to mention right-wing populists at home: The EU is running out of international partners -- at a time when the union itself is facing a historic crisis. Von Markus Becker

Trump's Election Triggers Deep Concern in Europe - REUTERS; AFP

The Great Unknown Head-Scratching in Berlin over Future US Relations

Donald Trump's election caught Berlin by surprise -- and there are considerable reservations about the future US president. Chancellor Merkel has said she is willing to work with him, but has added stipulations. Von Florian Gathmann und Severin Weiland

Head-Scratching in Berlin over Future US Relations - TOBIAS SCHWARZ/ AFP

Trump's Stunning Victory The Moment of His Life

In an enormous upset for the United States, Donald Trump scored a massive victory in the country's presidential election on Wednesday. In the hour of his success, the president-elect showed a humbler side. But what does he have in store next? Von Veit Medick und Roland Nelles

The Moment of His Life - John Locher/ AP

A Political Catastrophe Trump's Victory Ushers in Dangerous Instability

With Donald Trump's victory, the world is entering a new and dangerous phase of instability. To fulfill his campaign promises, he will need partners. But there is no indication that the president-elect is interested constructive solutions. Von Roland Nelles

Trump's Victory Ushers in Dangerous Instability - MIKE SEGAR/ REUTERS

Europe Reacts to Trump 'The World Is Crumbling in Front of Our Eyes'

Most in Europe were expecting to wake up to President-elect Hillary Clinton. But now that Trump has won, many political leaders in Germany and the EU are in no mood to celebrate -- with some exceptions.

'The World Is Crumbling in Front of Our Eyes' - TOBIAS SCHWARZ/ AFP

America Votes One Mistake Too Many

When Americans go to the polls on Tuesday, there will be no chance left to salvage this election. All that remains is picking the lesser of two evils. But the damage has already been done. Von Klaus Brinkbäumer

One Mistake Too Many - SPENCER PLATT/ AFP

Brutal Historical Logic Democracy at a Dead-End in America

On the eve of the US election, Hillary Clinton has a lead in the polls, but it's a small one. Donald Trump's success is the logical outcome of the decades-long erosion of liberal democracy in America. Von Georg Diez

Democracy at a Dead-End in America - BRIAN SNYDER/ REUTERS

Clinton Versus Trump The Script of a Real-Life Tragedy

Trump versus Clinton will go down in American history as the dirtiest campaign of all time. It seemed at times as though script writers had let their imaginations run wild. But the consequences for democracy in the United States will be long lasting. By SPIEGEL Staff

The Script of a Real-Life Tragedy - DER SPIEGEL

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