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Greece Endgame for the IMF-EU Feud over Greece's Debt

Greece hasn't been saved just yet, and the conflict between the International Monetary Fund and Europe is once again intensifying. Greece's former minister of finance Yanis Varoufakis expects a showdown between the IMF and Germany.

Endgame for the IMF-EU Feud over Greece's Debt - Christopher Furlong/ Getty Images

Varoufakis on Eastern Europe 'A Connection Between Austerity and Xenophobia'

He failed as Greece's finance minister, but Yanis Varoufakis now wants to use his fame as a star leftist politician to change Europe. In an interview, he accuses Eastern Europeans of egotism -- with their fiscal policies and response to the refugee crisis. Von David Böcking und Andreas Wassermann

'A Connection Between Austerity and Xenophobia' - Hannelore Foerster/ Getty Images

Varoufakis Advisor James Galbraith 'Not Even Schäuble Thinks It's a Good Solution'

American economist James Galbraith was one of ex-Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis' advisors. He speaks with SPIEGEL about secret plans to return to the drachma and the role played by German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble. Von Holger Stark

'Not Even Schäuble Thinks It's a Good Solution' - ARIS MESSINIS/ AFP

Breaking a Taboo Plans for Euro-Zone Tax Take Shape

After the Greek bailout disaster, Paris, Berlin and Brussels want to reform the euro zone by creating an economic government and a special tax for the currency area. German Finance Minister Schäuble is in favor, but Chancellor Merkel is skeptical. Von Michael Sauga, Christian Reiermann und Christoph Schult

Plans for Euro-Zone Tax Take Shape - Thierry Chesnot/ Getty Images

Victory in Defeat? Alexis Tsipras Has Shown Greeks He Can Save Them

He'll have to implement tougher savings measures than any of his predecessors, despite his fight to end them. But Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras could still come out of the euro crisis as the victor, leading his country for years to come. Von Julia Amalia Heyer

Alexis Tsipras Has Shown Greeks He Can Save Them - CHRISTIAN HARTMANN/ REUTERS

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

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

The Fate of Greece Decision Time for Tsipras and Merkel

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has gambled away all support in Brussels. Now, he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have to make a momentous decision. Meanwhile, Greece's creditors are divided about how to proceed.

Decision Time for Tsipras and Merkel - CHRISTIAN HARTMANN/ REUTERS

Opinion Why a Grexit Must Be Avoided

Europe is preparing for a Grexit and German voters would like to see the country leave the common currency regime. That, though, would be the wrong move. A Grexit must be avoided at all costs. Von Mathieu von Rohr

Why a Grexit Must Be Avoided - LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/ AFP

Greek Foreign Minister Kotzias 'The Principle of Hope Is Very Powerful'

In a SPIEGEL interview, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias discusses the recent referendum and explains why he believes the power of hope might help revive Greece's fortunes. Von Manfred Ertel

'The Principle of Hope Is Very Powerful' - ALKIS KONSTANTINIDIS/ REUTERS

America's Greece Fixing Puerto Rico Could Provide Answers for Europe

The Greek crisis could have been stopped years ago if European politicians hadn't been so stubborn. They should have followed the example set by the United States in dealing with Puerto Rico's problems. Von Barry Eichengreen

Fixing Puerto Rico Could Provide Answers for Europe - Ricardo Arduengo/ AP/dpa

Operation 'Ochi' Zero Hour for Greece

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has led his country into chaos. Divisions in Greek society are growing and Sunday's referendum may not be enough to pull the country back from the brink. Von Julia Amalia Heyer, Katrin Kuntz und Alexander Smoltczyk

Zero Hour for Greece - Milos Bicanski/ Getty Images

Angela's Ashes How Merkel Failed Greece and Europe

Angela Merkel relishes her reputation as queen of Europe. But she hasn't learned how to use her power, instead allowing a bad situation to heat up to the boiling point. Her inability to take unpopular stances badly exacerbated the Greek crisis. Von Peter Müller und René Pfister

How Merkel Failed Greece and Europe - ODD ANDERSEN/ AFP

The Bill Germany Faces Billions in Losses If Greece Goes Bust

Vast amounts of German money are at stake if Greece goes bankrupt -- with liabilities as high as 84 billion. Even though that figure is a large one, it would be paid over years and dangers to the Berlin budget are limited. Von Florian Diekmann

Germany Faces Billions in Losses If Greece Goes Bust - Deutsche Bundesbank/ dpa

Greece's Referendum The Price of Five Years of Cowardice

Much of Europe is outraged by Alexis Tsipras' decision to hold a referendum on reforms in Greece. But how did the euro zone allow an economically irrelevant country of 11 million to bring the common currency to the brink? Through cowardice. Von Christian Rickens

The Price of Five Years of Cowardice - Orestis Panagiotou/ dpa

The View from Athens Greece Peers Fearfully Over the Brink

People in Greece have been looking to Brussels this week with a mixture of fear, hope and trepidation. The deadline for a deal is approaching, and nobody knows what might happen if one isn't reached. Von Julia Amalia Heyer und Alexander Smoltczyk

EU Commission President Juncker 'I Don't Understand Tsipras'

EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker remains committed to preventing a Grexit. But he tells SPIEGEL that his patience is wearing thin: "I don't believe the Greek government's response has been sufficient." Von Peter Müller, Michael Sauga und Christoph Schult

Brewing Conflict over Greece Germany's Finance Minister Mulls Taking on Merkel

Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble appears to have given up hope of a satisfactory outcome to the Greek crisis. Unlike the chancellor, he is willing to cut the rope on Athens. But will he dare to dig in his heels and defy Merkel? Von Peter Müller, René Pfister und Christian Reiermann

Germany's Finance Minister Mulls Taking on Merkel - Tim Brakemeier/ picture alliance / dpa

Debt Crisis Greek President Promises Repayment of all Debt

In comments made to SPIEGEL ONLINE, new Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos categorically rules out his country exiting the euro zone and supports calls for German reparations payments in connection with Nazi war crimes. Von Giorgos Christides, David Böcking und Roland Nelles

Back from the Brink Spain Emerges as Model for Europe

After years of being one of Europe's shakiest economies, Spain has managed to institute strict reforms and bring back economic growth. But job numbers and research funding lag behind -- and the country's greatest challenge may be a political one. Von Christoph Pauly

Spain Emerges as Model for Europe - Susanna Saez/ picture alliance / dpa

'The Fourth Reich' What Some Europeans See When They Look at Germany

Following World War II, a German return to dominance in Europe seemed an impossibility. But the euro crisis has transformed the country into a reluctant hegemon and comparisons with the Nazis have become rampant. Are they fair? By SPIEGEL Staff

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