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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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

Alpine Rivalries Flare amid Resort Closures - FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jordan Bardella's Rise The Fresh Young Face of France's Populist Right

A 23-year-old politician is leading Marine Le Pen's right-wing populists in May elections for the European Parliament. His name is Jordan Bardella, and he's as eloquent as he is radical. Von Britta Sandberg

The Fresh Young Face of France's Populist Right - Come Sittler / REA / laif

Frauenkirche Expert on Devastating Fire 'Notre Dame Reconstruction Will Take Years'

The damage to Notre Dame cathedral is massive: The roof was destroyed, a spire collapsed and the stone was exposed to immense heat. What will efforts to rebuild look like? We asked one of the engineers behind the reconstruction of Dresden's Frauenkirche church. Von Julia Merlot

'Notre Dame Reconstruction Will Take Years' - UIG/ image images

France's Golden Boy Learns How to Fight Macron Debates His Way Out of The Yellow-Vest Crisis

When faced with the anger of the yellow-vests movement, French President Emmanuel Macron was almost taken down by his own hubris. Now he has emerged from the crisis with a new fighting spirit, marking a turning point for him -- and for the country. Von Julia Amalia Heyer

Macron Debates His Way Out of The Yellow-Vest Crisis - Laurent Chamussy/ Sipa/ action press

Increasing Anti-Semitism Macron Struggles to Contain Rising Hate Crimes

Amid a stunning increase in anti-Semitic violence in the past year, France is debating whether the yellow vest protests are to blame. President Emmanuel Macron is trying to tackle the problem, but hatred and indignation are rampant in the country. Von Julia Amalia Heyer

Macron Struggles to Contain Rising Hate Crimes - ddp/ abaca press

Franco-German Fragility Crisis Smolders Between Berlin and Paris

France and Germany have officially put aside their differences and renewed their landmark friendship accord, the Élysée Treaty. But their convergence only came after much bickering -- and a secret supplementary agreement. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Crisis Smolders Between Berlin and Paris - Florian Gaertner/ Photothek/ Getty Images

Vexed in Vittel French Town Becomes a Focal Point in War over Water

A battle is brewing in Vittel over Nestlé. The groundwater is running low in the French spa town and the multinational conglomerate is fighting for its rights to the commodity -- and for its reputation. Von Barbara Supp und Maurice Weiss

French Town Becomes a Focal Point in War over Water - Maurice Weiss/ DER SPIEGEL

Yellow Vests Protests If Macron Fails, Europe Fails

French President Emmanuel Macron has tried to calm protesters by raising the minimum wage, among other concessions. But if the yellow vests continue eroding his authority, it's not just France that will suffer. And Germany is partly at fault. Von Henrik Enderlein

If Macron Fails, Europe Fails - Michael Bunel/Polaris/ Studio X

French Protests Macron's Ghosts Return To Haunt Him

The protests by the yellow vests against French President Emmanuel Macron aren't showing any signs of letting up despite concessions made by the government. Where is this anger coming from? Von Julia Amalia Heyer und Katrin Kuntz

Macron's Ghosts Return To Haunt Him - COME SITTLER / REA / laif

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