Philipp Amthor's World A Young Star in Merkel's Party Faces Turbulence Philipp Amthor, a young up-and-comer in Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right CDU, is facing sanctions of wielding his political influence for private gain. Could a promising career have already reached the end of the road? By DER SPIEGEL Staff
Clipped Wings Berlin Struggles to Certify Military Plane German Defense Minister Thomas de Maizière, in trouble over the costly cancellation of the Euro Hawk drone, faces a potentially even greater problem. Certification for the A400M military transport plane is behind schedule and plagued by legal pitfalls. Von Gerald Traufetter
Plagiatsaffären von Schavan und Guttenberg Die Ungleichen Annette Schavan soll in ihrer Doktorarbeit getäuscht haben. Noch ist nicht entschieden, ob sie ihren Titel verliert. Klar ist allerdings: So schwer wie bei ihrem Ex-Kollegen Guttenberg wiegen ihre Verstöße nicht. Ein Vergleich. Von Lena Greiner und Oliver Trenkamp
Ex-Minister Plans 'Sabbatical' Guttenberg 'Moving Abroad for At Least Two Years' After months of hiding from the spotlight, Germany's fallen former defense minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is ready for his next big move -- abroad. The conservative is preparing to leave the country and rethink his career following the plagiarism allegations that stalled his promising political trajectory.
Two Scalps in One Day Germany's Anti-Plagiarism Activists on a Roll The online community of anti-plagiarism activists in Germany are going from strength to strength. Their efforts to uncover academic cheating caused a leading FDP politician to resign on Wednesday, and also led a German university to strip the daughter of a former state governor of her Ph.D.
Guttenberg's Downfall Ex-German Minister Plagiarized Intentionally Former German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg always insisted that he had never meant to plagiarize portions of his Ph.D. dissertation. On Friday, however, the University of Bayreuth said that he copied intentionally.
Open Season on Academic Copycats Web-Based Plagiarism Hunters Have Politicians Nervous It started with Germany's defense minister. But once Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg lost his job, many of the researchers who uncovered his plagiarized dissertation have moved on to new targets. The activists prefer to remain anonymous, but their Wiki page has proven remarkably effective. Von Oliver Trenkamp
Fresh Trouble for Free Democrats Another German Politician Faces Plagiarism Accusations Silvana Koch-Mehrin, a rising star in Germany's Free Democratic Party, is being accused of plagiarizing parts of her doctoral thesis and her university has started a probe. Similar allegations cost Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg his job as defense minister.
Merkel's Cabinet Restructuring Bavarian Party Wins Despite Loss of Guttenberg Chancellor Angela Merkel announced a cabinet shuffle on Wednesday following the abrupt resignation of her defense minister. Current Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière will now take over the Defense Ministry, being replaced by a career politician from Bavaria's Christian Social Union party. Although it has lost a powerful figure, the CSU has gained clout in the government. Von Sebastian Fischer und Philipp Wittrock
The World from Berlin 'Merkel Has Disgraced Herself' It didn't take long for Chancellor Angela Merkel to replace Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, who resigned as defense minister on Tuesday. But, say German commentators, it will take much longer to repair the damage done -- both by Guttenberg's plagiarism scandal and her own poor handling of the affair.
The Right Decision Guttenberg's Resignation Was Good For Germany The resignation of Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg marks a turning point for Germany's political culture. He may still make a comeback but he will never become chancellor. Von Roland Nelles
Guttenberg Fallout Merkel Loses Heavyweight Minister, Gains Power Defense Miniser Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg's exit has torn a gaping hole in Angela Merkel's cabinet. She now faces the difficult task of finding an adequate replacement for Germany's best-loved politician. Still, the move has spared her further criticism in the plagiarism affair and left her more powerful than ever. Von David Crossland
Copy, Paste and Delete The Downfall of Defense Minister Guttenberg Initially, it appeared as though German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg might survive the scandal surrounding accusations that he plagiarized large portions of his dissertation. But on Tuesday, he bowed to the growing pressure and resigned. Von Charles Hawley
Plagiarism Affair Defense Minister Guttenberg Resigns German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg resigned from Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet on Tuesday. The move comes after weeks of mounting pressure surrounding accusations that he plagiarized significant portions of his doctoral dissertation.
Political Allies Blast Guttenberg Support Wanes Fast for German Defense Minister He thought he could sit out the plagiarism scandal surrounding his dissertation. But this week, German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is facing withering criticism from his own side of the political aisle. He is, a member of his own party claims, "a dandy, not a politician."
The Guttenberg Plagiarism Scandal 'German Society Is Applying a Double Standard' A defense minister in Germany can apparently get away with plagiarizing his dissertation, but a bakery employee can get fired for stealing a pastry. That, says highly respected German academic Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker, is a double standard. Guttenberg's offense, he says, is unforgivable in academia.
The World from Berlin Guttenberg Affair Reveals 'Moral Bankruptcy' in German Politics Germany's defense minister gave up his doctor title earlier this week following a plagiarism scandal. The controversy, though, continues, with new accusations of improper sourcing and questions about favorable coverage in Germany's largest tabloid. On Friday, German commentators weighed in on the topic that has divided the country.
Defensive Minister University Withdraws Guttenberg's Doctor Title German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg has gotten his wish. After requesting that his alma mater withdraw his doctor title in the face of accusations that he plagiarized large sections of his dissertation, the University of Bayreuth complied on Wednesday evening. The minister's popularity does not seem to have suffered.
The World from Berlin 'Merkel Is Protecting a Forger' Despite having apparently plagiarized much of his dissertation, German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg appears unlikely to fall. He has the backing of Chancellor Angela Merkel. And for her, say German commentators, popularity takes precedence over honesty and credibility.
Political Superstar under Pressure Guttenberg Drops 'Doctor' to Save 'Minister' German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is under pressure to resign amid allegations he plagiarized parts of his Ph.D. thesis. Angela Merkel and other leading conservatives are worried the popular politician could fall, just when they need him to drum up votes ahead of crunch state elections. Now Guttenberg has announced he is giving up his doctor title. Von Sebastian Fischer und Philipp Wittrock