Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau "We Now Need a Growth-Friendly Agenda" Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau is optimistic about the future despite the second wave of the coronavirus. And he is full of praise for Germany. Interview Conducted by Tim Bartz und Michael Sauga
Monetary Policy Expert David Marsh "We Are Witnessing the End of Independent Central Banks" Former investment banker David Marsh is critical of the European Central Bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve for having transformed themselves into political instruments. Inflation, he says, isn't dead - and it will come back. Interview Conducted by Tim Bartz
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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