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Euro Crisis

First Greece -- then Ireland, Italy, Spain and Portugal: The European common currency has come under pressure from large national debts and the effects of the global financial crisis, ultimately requiring a rescue package close to a trillion euros.

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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

A Former Leftist Icon Turns to Science Fiction - Socrates Baltagiannis / DER SPIEGEL

Yanis Varoufakis A Former Leftist Icon Turns to Science Fiction

As Greek finance minister, he made a name for himself for standing up to Germany. But his political star burned out quickly. Now, Yanis Varoufakis is trying his luck at writing novels. By Alexander Kühn

"Faced With This Big Drop in GDP and Inflation, We Had to Act" - DANIEL ROLAND/ AFP

Interview with ECB Vice President "Faced With This Big Drop in GDP and Inflation, We Had to Act"

The European Central Bank's bond-buying program has been heavily criticized in Germany. But ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos says it is a necessity in these times of crisis. He also praises the German response to the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Interview Conducted by Tim Bartz und Stefan Kaiser

A Socialist Success Story in Portugal - PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/ AFP

The Popular Senhor Costa A Socialist Success Story in Portugal

Four years ago, few thought Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa's minority government would last long. But as he prepares for re-election, the Socialist is hoping to be returned to power with an absolute majority. What changed? Von Helene Zuber

The 'Lost Generation' Returns Home - Bruno Colaco

Spanish and Portuguese Jobseekers The 'Lost Generation' Returns Home

During the economic crisis, countless young people, especially well-educated ones, left Spain and Portugal. Now a growing number of them are returning -- even if they have to make some sacrifices in the process. Von Helene Zuber und Steffen Lüdke

The Sputtering German-French Motor - OLIVIER HOSLET/EPA-EFE/REX

Eurozone Reform The Sputtering German-French Motor

Once considered the motor of the European Union, the German-French partnership no longer has the clout it once did. That has recently become apparent in struggling efforts to reform the common currency zone. Von Christian Reiermann und Peter Müller

Italy Doubles Down on Threat to Euro Stability - Filippo Monteforte/ AFP

Weaponized Debt Italy Doubles Down on Threat to Euro Stability

Fears are growing that the euro crisis may soon return. Italy could spark a chain reaction if it doesn't yield to the European Union's demand that it rein in its planned deficit spending. Concern is rising in Brussels and on the financial markets. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

The New Face of the Eurozone Bailout Fund - Uli Deck/ dpa

A European IMF The New Face of the Eurozone Bailout Fund

The erstwhile bailout fund known as the European Stability Mechanism may soon be granted far-reaching new powers, including the kinds of functions currently possessed by the IMF. But there's a hitch. Von Christian Reiermann

'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

The Time to Act Is Now - Alessandro Bianchi/ REUTERS

Fixing the Euro The Time to Act Is Now

Italy can only manage its current crisis with German help. And Germany needs Italy to keep Europe stable. While there is no simple solution, a new form of assistance could help. Von Henrik Enderlein

Merkel's Dark View of the World We Live In - Kay Nietfeld / picture alliance / DPA

Apocalypse Angie Merkel's Dark View of the World We Live In

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is watching with deep concern as the pillars of the postwar international order collapse. But what is she doing about it? Von René Pfister

Italy Sends a Jolt Through Europe - Fabio Itri / DER SPIEGEL

Crisis Redux Italy Sends a Jolt Through Europe

Euro-skeptic Italian populists are posing a serious threat to the European Union. Following the drama over Greece and Brexit, the political situation in Rome could throw Europe into its next major existential crisis. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

'Italy Knows the Rules' - Massimo Percossi/ dpa

ECB Vice President Constâncio 'Italy Knows the Rules'

In an interview, outgoing European Central Bank Vice President Vítor Constâncio issues a timely reminder that ECB assistance is tied to conditions, but insists the eurozone is in good shape despite the problems in Italy. Von Henning Jauernig und Stefan Kaiser

Why Merkel Must Act on Paris' Eurozone Reform Proposals - CLEMENS BILAN/ EPA-EFE/ REX/S hutterstock

The Macron Dilemma Why Merkel Must Act on Paris' Eurozone Reform Proposals

Germany has been sitting on eurozone-reform proposals from French President Emmanuel Macron for months. If Berlin doesn't act soon, a historical opportunity may go to waste. And that could spell doom for the common currency. Von 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

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

The Dangerous Nationalism of Europe's Left - STRINGER / REUTERS

Misguided Euro Skepticism The Dangerous Nationalism of Europe's Left

Rather than embracing euroskeptics on the populist right, Europe's leftists should throw their support behind center-left French President Macron's policies to create a stronger eurozone. The alternative is a splintered left and stronger right. Von Michael Sauga

Tsipras Caught Between EU and Voter Demands - ALKIS KONSTANTINIDIS/ REUTERS

The Charm Wears Off Tsipras Caught Between EU and Voter Demands

When he got elected nearly two years ago, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras promised to stand up to the EU's austerity demands and restore his country's dignity. His failure to deliver risks plunging the country into a new political crisis. Von Giorgos Christides und Katrin Kuntz

Juncker's Leadership Style Under the Microscope - PATRICK HERTZOG/ AFP

Commission Complaints Juncker's Leadership Style Under the Microscope

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is increasingly under fire because of his unilateral style of leadership. Officials in Berlin and Brussels are losing their patience and EU legal experts have cast doubt on some of his methods. Von Peter Müller, Christoph Pauly, Christian Reiermann und Ralf Neukirch

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