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Wracked by the financial crisis of 2008, banks around the globe have been bailed out with public money and pilloried by public opinion. Still, European governments have yet to find common ground on ways to curb risky trading and regulate dangerous banking practices.

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"People Don't Want to Be Dragged Down Any Longer by Quarreling" - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

FDP Head Christian Lindner on Germany's New Coalition "People Don't Want to Be Dragged Down Any Longer by Quarreling"

Christian Lindner is set to become Germany's next finance minister. In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, he talks about his plans for his portfolio, how he intends to pay for them and the new government's strategy for the ongoing pandemic. Interview Conducted By Melanie Amann, Christoph Schult und Severin Weiland

Concerns Rise as Bulgaria Prepares to Join the Euro - Nikolay Doychinov / AFP

Controversial Eurozone Accession Concerns Rise as Bulgaria Prepares to Join the Euro

Bulgaria has significant problems with corruption and money laundering. Nevertheless, the European Union is prepared to accept the country as the next member of the eurozone. Many fear that might be a bad idea. By Ralf Neukirch und Michael Sauga

A First Look at Angela Merkel's Legacy - Christian Thiel

The Era of Missed Opportunities A First Look at Angela Merkel's Legacy

Angela Merkel's 16 years as German chancellor have been characterized by crisis after crisis, most of them global in nature. Her intellect has been a critical tool in addressing those challenges, but her follow through left a lot to be desired. By Dirk Kurbjuweit

"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

"This Crisis Will Spill Over and Result in a Disaster" - Chiang Ying-ying/ AP

Star Economist Roubini on the Economic Effects of Coronavirus "This Crisis Will Spill Over and Result in a Disaster"

Economist Nouriel Roubini correctly predicted the 2008 financial crisis. Now, he believes that stock markets will plunge by 30 to 40 percent because of the coronavirus. And that Trump will lose his re-election bid. Interview Conducted by Tim Bartz

Christine Lagarde Brings a New Style to the ECB - Stephen Voss/ DER SPIEGEL

Elegance and Toughness Christine Lagarde Brings a New Style to the ECB

Christine Lagarde is seeking to shake things up at the European Central Bank: better communication, a broader palette of issues and an examination of the instruments used by the bank. Will she also change monetary policy? Von Marc Hujer und Michael Sauga

Will Christine Lagarde Pursue Tighter Monetary Policy? - MMikhail metzwel/ Tass/ Action Press

Challenges for New ECB Head Will Christine Lagarde Pursue Tighter Monetary Policy?

As Christine Lagarde prepares to head the European Central Bank, the ECB's critics are urging her to stop the flow of cheap money. At stake is the economic stability of eurozone member states -- and the savings of millions of ordinary people. Von Tim Bartz, Martin Hesse und Christian Reiermann

Climate Change The Church of England's Mission to Change Investment

Investment professionals are increasing the pressure on big corporations to do more to combat climate change. A small, but influential investor, the Church of England has become a leader in the mission to save the environment through finance. Von Tim Bartz

'Germany Has a Special Responsibility' - Hannes Jung/ DER SPIEGEL

Finance Minister Olaf Scholz 'Germany Has a Special Responsibility'

In a DER SPIEGEL interview, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz, 59, says its time for a Europe-wide unemployment insurance system and to resuscitate the financial transaction tax. Italy, he says, will fall into line. Von Christian Reiermann und Michael Sauga

'We Won't Simply Rubberstamp Everything' - JOHN MACDOUGALL/ AFP

Interview with Dutch Prime Minister Rutte on Eurozone Reforms 'We Won't Simply Rubberstamp Everything'

All eyes have been on Germany and France recently when it comes to reforming the European common currency. But in an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, 51, says that the Netherlands should not be ignored. Von Peter Müller und Christian Reiermann

Brexit Winner, Brexit Loser - Daniel Reinhardt/ picture alliance / dpa

Frankfurt's Uncertain Future Brexit Winner, Brexit Loser

Frankfurt is booming and thousands of investment bankers are heading for the German financial capital as a result of Brexit. But can the city handle the influx? Its already fragile social structures are being stretched to the breaking point. Von Tim Bartz und Martin Hesse

Ocampo's Offshore Companies - RODRIGO ARANGUA/ AFP

Wanting to 'Make Some More Millions' Ocampo's Offshore Companies

Former International Criminal Court chief Luis Moreno Ocampo owned offshore companies in Caribbean tax havens. What was their purpose? Von Sven Becker

EU Worries Grow over U.S. Economic Chaos - DAVID MCNEW/ AFP

A Shrinking Giant EU Worries Grow over U.S. Economic Chaos

Under Donald Trump's leadership, the U.S. is in the process of forfeiting its position of economic supremacy. An internal EU document shows that the Europeans are worried. Von Christian Reiermann

Only Radical Thinking and Action Can Tame Globalization - LYNN BO BO/EPA/REX/Shutterstock

The G-20 in an Unjust World Only Radical Thinking and Action Can Tame Globalization

In Hamburg this week, thousands are preparing to launch protests against the exploitation of labor, the degredation of the environment and the extremes of capitalism. To solve the world's problems, a radically new approach is necessary. Von Alexander Jung

How a Pillar of German Banking Lost Its Way - Arne Dedert/ picture alliance / dpa

The Deutsche Bank Downfall How a Pillar of German Banking Lost Its Way

For most of its 146 years, Deutsche Bank was the embodiment of German values: reliable and safe. Now, the once-proud institution is facing the abyss. SPIEGEL tells the story of how Deutsche's 1990s rush to join the world banking elite paved the way for its own downfall. Von Ullrich Fichtner, Hauke Goos und Martin Hesse

Qatari Investors Eyeing Control of Deutsche Bank - REUTERS / POOL/ REUTERS

Sheikh Up Qatari Investors Eyeing Control of Deutsche Bank

Strategic errors, massive fines and attacks by speculators have created a major crisis for Germany's most important bank. Now, investors from Qatar, who already own some 10 percent of Deutsche Bank, are considering taking control. Von Martin Hesse und Christian Reiermann

Germany Takes Aim at the European Central Bank - FRANCOIS LENOIR/ REUTERS

Mario Bothers Germany Takes Aim at the European Central Bank

Business and political leaders in Germany are increasingly frustrated with the monetary policies of European Central Bank head Mario Draghi. Recently, the confrontation has threatened to become damaging to the euro zone. By SPIEGEL Staff

'There Is No German Dominance' - Werner Schuering/ DER SPIEGEL

SPIEGEL Interview with Wolfgang Schäuble 'There Is No German Dominance'

Criticism of Germany's role in the recent negotiations over Greece's future has been fierce. SPIEGEL speaks with Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble about the government in Athens, his own feelings about a Grexit and his relationship with Chancellor Merkel. Von Klaus Brinkbäumer, Michael Sauga und Christian Reiermann

Strong Franc Doesn't Dismay Swiss Business Leaders - Sophie Stieger/ 13Photo/ DER SPIEGEL

Currency Concerns Strong Franc Doesn't Dismay Swiss Business Leaders

The strong franc poses a serious threat to the export-driven Swiss economy. But the country's captains of industry remain bullish. How come they aren't more worried? Von Sven Böll und Horand Knaup

'A Grexit Would Be a Catastrophe' - Wiktor Dabkowski / DER SPIEGEL

French EU Commissioner Moscovici 'A Grexit Would Be a Catastrophe'

In an interview, EU currency commissioner Pierre Moscovici, 57, discusses efforts in Brussels to ensure that Greece remains in the euro zone and why he believes a Greek exit would be a disaster for Europe. Von René Pfister und Gregor Peter Schmitz

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