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Trial of Former German President Begins - ODD ANDERSEN/ AFP

Unprecedented Trial of Former German President Begins

For the first time in German history, a former head of state is being put in the dock. Christian Wulff, who resigned in 2012, is seeking to be fully acquitted of charges he accepted favors. Von Annett Meiritz

Former German President To Be Tried - Felix Hörhager/ dpa

Unfair Advantages Former German President To Be Tried

A court in Germany has decided to move forward with a trial against the country's former president. Christian Wulff must now answer to lesser charges of accepting unfair advantages. The politician is hoping a verdict can clear his name. Von Martin U. Müller

Islam Leader Calls for Muslim Holidays in Germany - A3464 Rainer Jensen/ dpa

Ramadan Relief Islam Leader Calls for Muslim Holidays in Germany

Germany is home to some 4 million Muslims. With the long Easter weekend around the corner, a leading member of the country's Muslim community has called for legal recognition of two Muslim holidays, drawing criticism from among Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling conservatives.

Germany's Former First Couple Splits Up - Wolfgang Kumm/ picture alliance / dpa

Christian and Bettina Wulff Separate Germany's Former First Couple Splits Up

Christian and Bettina Wulff have separated less than a year after he resigned from the largely ceremonial post of German president in disgrace. The former first lady had written an autobiography last year revealing they had marital problems.

Can a Google Function Be Libelous?

Autocompleting Bettina Wulff Can a Google Function Be Libelous?

Search engines attempt to guess what users are looking for and offer them suggested words. But can these terms constitute defamation? Former German first lady Bettina Wulff says they do, and is suing Google over searches that pair her name with terms like "prostitute." Google maintains it is an automatic mechanism. Von Stefan Niggemeier

Bettina Wulff Was the Wrong First Lady - Wolfgang Kumm/ picture alliance / dpa

Undignified Memoirs Bettina Wulff Was the Wrong First Lady

Christian Wulff, who resigned as president in February for taking favors from rich friends, was the wrong man for the job. It now turns out that his wife was the wrong first lady, too. She has written a book revealing personal and banal details about her life as the president's wife. It goes too far for such a prestigious position. Von Jürgen Dahlkamp

Defamation Case Highlights Google's Double Standard - Peter Steffen/ dpa

Blaming the Algorithm Defamation Case Highlights Google's Double Standard

Former German first lady Bettina Wulff has taken on Google over search terms that link to false rumors that she used to be a prostitute. The company argues that it generates such terms based on "objective factors," but it's not that simple. Google has suppressed undesirable results before in response to powerful lobby groups. Von Konrad Lischka

Why Islam Is an Integral Part of Germany - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

A Mecca in Europe Why Islam Is an Integral Part of Germany

German politicians have lately shown a penchant for weighing in on whether Islam belongs to Germany. A clear understanding of history, however, is often missing from the debate. Von Bernhard Zand

Former President Wulff Seeks Respite in Monastery - dapd

Time Out Former President Wulff Seeks Respite in Monastery

Following the personal favors scandal that led to his resignation, disgraced former German President Christian Wulff has moved into a monastery to recover from the strain and undergo health checks, according to a media report. He remains under fire for accepting a sizeable presidential pension.

Presidential Battle Leaves Merkel Goverment Teetering - dapd

Letter from Berlin Presidential Battle Leaves Merkel Goverment Teetering

Last week, Germany lost a president. Over the weekend, the country almost lost its government as well. The choice to nominate Joachim Gauck as the country's next head of state exposed significant differences within Chancellor Merkel's governing coalition and left behind deep scars in Berlin. Von Charles Hawley

Defeat in Presidential Battle Leaves Merkel Isolated - THOMAS PETER/ Reuters

Outfoxed by the Opposition Defeat in Presidential Battle Leaves Merkel Isolated

In accepting the opposition's candidate for the next German president, Angela Merkel has suffered the bitterest defeat of her chancellorship. Her junior coalition partner, the FDP, teamed up with the two main opposition parties to push through their choice. The ignominious defeat could mark a turning point for the German chancellor. Von Christoph Schwennicke

'I'm No Superman' - dapd

Germany's Next President 'I'm No Superman'

Joachim Gauck could help repair the damage that Christian Wulff did to the German presidency. The country's next head of state is a modest man, but also a fearless democrat, and is unlikely to shy away from controversy. The former East German civil rights activist is known to speak his mind. And he fights for what he believes in. Von Florian Gathmann

German Parties Choose Christian Wulff's Successor - Michael Sohn/ AP

Joachim Gauck To Be Next President German Parties Choose Christian Wulff's Successor

Germany's political establishment has agreed on a successor to Christian Wulff, who resigned as president on Friday. Joachim Gauck, a respected former East German civil-rights activist, is set to be Germany's next head of state. But his nomination came only after a fierce conflict within Merkel's coalition government.

Germany Breathes a Sigh of Relief - dapd

Reactions to Wulff Resignation Germany Breathes a Sigh of Relief

Leading politicians in Germany reacted with relief to the news of German President Christian Wulff's resignation. Many spoke of an overdue move that had only come after the politician had already damaged the nation's highest office. But many also expressed their "respect" for Wulff's work.

A Man Too Small for the Presidency - dapd

Opinion A Man Too Small for the Presidency

Germany's president has resigned. It was the correct decision, because he failed as a role model. Instead of answering honestly the allegations against him, he used every trick in the book to hide things. The next president will have to be far better, and Chancellor Merkel will have no choice but to find a joint candidate with the opposition. Von Roland Nelles

Search for Wulff's Successor Begins - dapd

German President Resigns Search for Wulff's Successor Begins

Following the announcement by prosecutors that they would seek to lift his immunity, German President Christian Wulff announced Friday morning he would resign as the country's head of state. Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed her deep regret and said she would seek out a joint candidate supported by the major parties.

Prosecutors Apply for Lifting of Wulff's Immunity - Wolfgang Kumm/ dpa

A President without A Future Prosecutors Apply for Lifting of Wulff's Immunity

For the first time in German history, prosecutors have requested the lifting of the immunity of the country's president. Investigators in the state of Lower Saxony confirmed Thursday night they are probing President Christian Wulff on suspicions that he accepted a gift as governor of the state. It may prove difficult for Wulff to remain in office. Von Philipp Wittrock

Why German President Wulff Should Quit - Wolfgang Kumm/ dpa

King of the Discounts Why German President Wulff Should Quit

Christian Wulff has demeaned himself and the office of head of state with his hunger for petty discounts, airline upgrades and free vacations with the rich and famous. Taken together, his transgressions reveal a man who isn't fit to be president. He should step down. Von Dirk Kurbjuweit

German President under Pressure Prosecutors May Petition to Lift Wulff's Immunity

The list of dubious dealings involving scandal-plagued German President Christian Wulff just keeps getting longer. But public prosecutors are hampered from investigating the allegations because of Wulff's immunity as head of state. Now they are considering the nuclear option: asking parliament to revoke his protection. By SPIEGEL Staff

Wulff Received Discount on Personal Car Lease - Wolfgang Kumm/ dpa

New Allegation Against President Wulff Received Discount on Personal Car Lease

German President Christian Wulff, accused of using his public office for personal gain, is facing a new controversy. In 2010, when he was still a state governor, he received a discount on a Skoda SUV he leased. Critics say the head of state's behavior is undermining efforts to fight corruption. Von SPIEGEL Staff

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