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The Franco-German Relationship Is Cooling at a Critical Time - Regina Schmeken / SZ Photo / laif

Friends and Strangers The Franco-German Relationship Is Cooling at a Critical Time

With only days to go before the 60th anniversary of the treaty that reestablished Franco-German relations after two world wars, communication between Berlin and Paris is faltering. The war in Ukraine has laid bare fundamental differences between the two partners.

The Problematic Roots of France's Football Success - Seth Browarnik / INSTAR / ddp

Balling in the Banlieues The Problematic Roots of France's Football Success

Many of France's best football players come from problematic surroundings. When they reach stardom, they are forced to walk a difficult line between fame and fortune – and the envy of their former friends. Some fall off or become targets of extortion. By Leo Klimm

German Chancellor Alienates European Partners - Soeren Stache / dpa

"Arrogant" German Chancellor Alienates European Partners

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is not getting positive reviews from his partners in Europe. The Franco-German relationship, once the motor of Europe, has noticeably cooled. Many fear he will put Berlin's interests first when he travels to China this week.

"I'm an Authoritarian Mayor" - Julien Daniel / MYOP / DER SPIEGEL

France's Friendly Neighborhood Right Winger "I'm an Authoritarian Mayor"

Robert Ménard was once a leftist who helped found Reporters Without Borders. Now, his politics have slid far to the right – and he has become immensely popular far outside of the city where he is mayor. What does his success say about the rest of France? By Britta Sandberg

Can Macron Unite a Deeply Divided France? - Jean Catuffe / Getty Images

Back To Work Can Macron Unite a Deeply Divided France? A Commentary by Britta Sandberg

Emmanuel Macron has won the second round of voting against radical right-wing candidate Marine Le Pen. But a far more difficult task lies ahead: His second term.

What a Le Pen Win Would Mean for Europe - Chesnot / Getty Images

France's Fateful Election What a Le Pen Win Would Mean for Europe

Right-wing populist candidate Marine Le Pen has a chance of winning the presidential election in France this Sunday. If she prevails over Emmanuel Macron, France would become another country and Europe a different continent. By Britta Sandberg

Emmanuel Macron Is the Last European Leader Putin Speaks With - Mikhail Klimentyev / ITAR-TASS / IMAGO

»Clinically Cold« But Still Talking Emmanuel Macron Is the Last European Leader Putin Speaks With

Advisers to Emmanuel Macron say his conversation with Vladimir Putin on Monday was frank and tough. The French president managed to get a few promises from the Russian leader, but Paris is doubtful they will hold. By Britta Sandberg in Paris

Marine Le Pen Still Wants To Be France’s Next President - Jerome Bonnet / DER SPIEGEL

Her Last Battle? Marine Le Pen Still Wants To Be France’s Next President

Marine Le Pen is running her third campaign to become French president. She has polished her image and almost comes across as a moderate compared to her right-wing radical competitor Éric Zemmour. But is that her greatest strength or her biggest weakness? By Britta Sandberg in Paris

Salah Abdeslam and the Banality of Terror - Elyxandro Cegarra / Anadolu / Getty Images

The Bataclan Trial Salah Abdeslam and the Banality of Terror

The only surviving attacker from the terror commando that descended on Paris on the night of Nov. 13, 2015, is currently on trial. The young man used to like going out, drinking alcohol and smoking joints. What happened? By Britta Sandberg in Paris

The Global Challenges Facing Germany's Next Chancellor - Li Xiang / imago images/Xinhua

Foreign Policy The Global Challenges Facing Germany's Next Chancellor

During this month's election, the candidates didn't say much about geopolitics and Germany's role in the world. That could come back to haunt Berlin in the coming months. A preview of what to expect from Washington, Paris, Brussels, Moscow and Beijing in the months to come.

“People Collected Severed Arms, Legs and Heads” - Finbarr O'Reilly / The New York Times / Redux / laif

France’s War in West Africa “People Collected Severed Arms, Legs and Heads”

France initially deployed its military to Mali to hunt down jihadists. But reporting by DER SPIEGEL shows that its soldiers have repeatedly killed civilians there. Is the country turning into France’s Afghanistan?

Joe Biden Declares War on Tax Havens – in Europe, Too - Jan-Peter Boening / laif

Paradise Lost Joe Biden Declares War on Tax Havens – in Europe, Too

U.S. President Joe Biden is calling for a minimum corporate tax rate of 21 percent for companies. But countries like Ireland and Luxembourg have established a lucrative revenue stream through big breaks for multinationals. A number of EU countries could soon feel the pinch. By David Böcking, Martin Hesse, Christian Reiermann und Michael Sauga

Alpine Rivalries Flare amid Resort Closures - FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP

Skiing in the Pandemic Alpine Rivalries Flare amid Resort Closures

While Austria and Switzerland want to keep their ski lifts in operation, Germany, France and Italy are worried about superspreader events in winter paradise. Billions of euros are at stake. By Walter Mayr und Britta Sandberg

An Escape from the Squalor of the Paris Banlieues - Julien Daniel / DER SPIEGEL

Movies in Misery An Escape from the Squalor of the Paris Banlieues

In Clichy-sous-Bois, a poverty-ridden suburb of Paris, residents are making movies about their lives. Supported by superstar filmmaker Ladj Ly, it could offer some a way out. By Britta Sandberg

"Europe Evaded Catastrophe By a Hair's Breadth" - Jerome Bonnet/ DER SPIEGEL

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire "Europe Evaded Catastrophe By a Hair's Breadth"

French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, 51, believes that the European Union is now back on track after some dicey moments earlier in the corona crisis. In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, though, he says that Europe isn't out of the woods yet. Interview Conducted by Britta Sandberg in Paris

Emmanuel Macron Risks It All in Act II of His Presidency - Soazig de la Moissonnière / Présidence de la République

Unrest in France Emmanuel Macron Risks It All in Act II of His Presidency

In the second half of his term, French President Emmanuel Macron has been pursuing many of his political goals unilaterally. Whether it's pushing through controversial pension reforms or meeting with unpopular autocrats, why is Macron taking such risks? By Britta Sandberg

Macron Plays Fox in the EU Hen House - Felix Zahn/ imago images / photothek

Paris Soloist Macron Plays Fox in the EU Hen House

French President Emmanuel Macron has a grand foreign policy vision for Europe and he has been energetically pushing it forward. In the process, though, he has angered Germany and other European Union allies. Von Christiane Hoffmann, Peter Müller, Britta Sandberg und Christoph Schult

It's Wrong to Horse Trade Over Next Commission President - Kenzo Tribouillard/ AFP

The Battle for Europe's Top Job It's Wrong to Horse Trade Over Next Commission President

French President Emmanuel Macron is ignoring the results of the European election by trying to make a back-room deal with other EU leaders over who should become the next president of the European Commission. It's a serious mistake. Von Peter Müller

The Dream of a Green Party Alliance with Macron - Jerome Bonnet / DER SPIEGEL

A Bloc Against the Right The Dream of a Green Party Alliance with Macron

Influential Franco-German politician Daniel Cohn-Bendit would like the German Greens to join forces with French President Emmanuel Macron to get the European Union back on track. But not everyone is taken with the idea. Von Julia Amalia Heyer

The Profound Lesson of the Notre Dame Fire - Thierry Mallet/ AP

Our Lady The Profound Lesson of the Notre Dame Fire

As the flames shot out of the roof of Notre Dame de Paris on Monday evening, a global community of concern quickly formed. It shows that the idea of cultural heritage is much more than just a UNESCO list. Von Ullrich Fichtner

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