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"The World Is Finally Seeing What Russia Is Really Like" - Bulent Kilic / AFP

The Attack on Ukrainian Culture "The World Is Finally Seeing What Russia Is Really Like"

The Russian army appears to be bombing monuments and cultural sites in Ukraine. In an interview, Polish Culture Minister Piotr Gliński warns that Moscow is trying to destroy the country's national heritage. Interview Conducted by Jan Puhl

Ukraine's Western Neighbor Rises To the Challenge in Crisis - Piotr Malecki / DER SPIEGEL

Poland's Refugee Miracle Ukraine's Western Neighbor Rises To the Challenge in Crisis

No other country has taken in as many refugees from Ukraine as Poland. Volunteers and a large Ukrainian immigrant community have stepped up to fill in the gaps left by the government in Warsaw. But how much longer can they manage? By Karolina Jeznach und Steffen Lüdke

Polish Volunteers Turn Out to Help Ukrainians Seeking Safety - Rafał Milach / Magnum Photos / DER SPIEGEL

»The Willingness to Help Is Enormous« Polish Volunteers Turn Out to Help Ukrainians Seeking Safety

More than 160,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Poland in just three days. They are showered with generosity upon crossing the border – with some locals even welcoming them into their homes. By Jan Puhl in Lublin, Poland

A Chronicle of Refugee Deaths along the Border Between Poland and Belarus

"Mama, Pray for Us" A Chronicle of Refugee Deaths along the Border Between Poland and Belarus

At least 17 people have died at the border between Poland and Belarus. European politicians have described the refugees as "weapons" in a "hybrid war." In fact, they were people with dreams, fears and aspirations. Here are their stories.

The World Is Failing To Rid Itself of Coal - David Maurice Smith / Agence VU / laif

Troubling Addiction The World Is Failing To Rid Itself of Coal

It is the most CO2 intensive of all fuels and yet consumption of it is rising dramatically, regardless of the climate crisis. We’re burning coal like there is no tomorrow. Why is it proving so difficult to phase out?

"Our Orders Are Clear. Nobody Gets Through." - Sakis Mitrolidis / AFP; Valeria Mongelli / AP

Europe's Brutal and Illegal Approach to Migration "Our Orders Are Clear. Nobody Gets Through."

Months of reporting has revealed the violent – and illegal – brutality the EU is deploying at its external borders to ward off migrants. Those few refugees who make it through describe beatings, harassment and abasement. Yet there are examples of what a humane migration policy could look like.

Poland Turns to Questionable Methods to Turn Back Migrants - Wojtek Radwanski / AFP

Stranded on the EU External Border Poland Turns to Questionable Methods to Turn Back Migrants

Five migrants have already died on the Belarusian border as they try to enter Poland. Warsaw, though, has shown zero sympathy for their plight and continues to do all they can to prevent refugees from entering. By Monika Bolliger, Maximilian Popp und Jan Puhl

Poland's Judges Are Fighting To Save Rule of Law and Their Own Jobs - Anna Liminowicz / DER SPIEGEL

Demoted, Suspended and Threatened Poland's Judges Are Fighting To Save Rule of Law and Their Own Jobs

Jarosław Kaczyński, who holds the levers of power in the Polish government, is well on his way to turning the country into an autocracy. Just one thing stands in his way: a few courageous judges. They are the subject of systematic harassment and are desperately waiting for help from the EU. By Maximilian Popp und Jan Puhl in Warsaw

The Rock Star on the Front Lines of Poland's Culture War - Jacek Turczyk/ dpa

Satan and the Faithful The Rock Star on the Front Lines of Poland's Culture War

The organization Ordo Iuris is fighting against abortion and homosexuality in Poland. The country's most famous rock star has taken aim at the group in this story of a deeply divided land. By Jan Puhl

Brussels Prepares for a Protracted Fight with Poland and Hungary - Francisco Seco / DPA

Rule of Law Brussels Prepares for a Protracted Fight with Poland and Hungary

By vetoing the EU budget, Hungary and Poland have plunged the bloc into a crisis and heaped pressure on Angela Merkel to find a solution. Brussels, though, might have a way to turn the tables.

"The Condition of Hungary's Media Landscape Is Alarming" - Justin Jin / DER SPIEGEL

EU Commission Vice President on the Rule of Law in Europe "The Condition of Hungary's Media Landscape Is Alarming"

For the first time ever, the European Commission is examining the state of rule of law in each EU member state. Věra Jourová discusses weaknesses in Germany and serious concerns elsewhere. Interview Conducted by Markus Becker und Peter Müller

Did European Leaders Cave to Hungary and Poland to Reach a Deal? - Gabriel Kuchta / Getty Images

The Price of the Corona Bailout Did European Leaders Cave to Hungary and Poland to Reach a Deal?

Despite undermining the rule of law in their countries, the leaders of Poland and Hungary were spared when the EU pushed through its landmark coronavirus recovery package. Now, it’s up to the European Parliament to decide whether it wants to increase the pressure. By Markus Becker, Peter Müller, Maximilian Popp und Severin Weiland

Political Attacks Against Gays and Lesbians Are Symbolic of Divided Nation - ZUMA / SPLASHNEWS

Poland's Culture War Political Attacks Against Gays and Lesbians Are Symbolic of Divided Nation

Towns and cities in eastern Poland have been mobilizing against the LGBT+ community for some time. The culture war is an indicator of just how divided the country has become. By Jan Puhl

Eastern Europe Prepares for the Inevitable - Czarek Sokolowski/ AP

The Spread of Coronavirus Eastern Europe Prepares for the Inevitable

Many countries in Eastern Europe are taking drastic measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 -- in part because their health-care systems may not be up to the task. By Jan Puhl

Kaczynski Party in Control Ahead of Polish Vote - Piotr Malecki/ DER SPIEGEL

The PiS Dynasty Kaczynski Party in Control Ahead of Polish Vote

The right-wing party PiS is heading for another election victory in Poland. To ensure as large a majority as possible, Jaroslaw Kaczynski is seeking to target more moderate voters, but he hasn't forgotten his party's core nationalist supporters. Von Jan Puhl

'Our Losses Were Much Bigger' - epa

Interview with Poland's Foreign Minister 'Our Losses Were Much Bigger'

Poland is currently regarded as the EU's problem child. The country's national-conservative government refuses to deal with the refugee issue and it continues to undermine the rule of law. In an interview, Foreign Minister Czaputowicz explains why Warsaw is once again demanding war compensation from Germany. Von Markus Becker

EU Considers Funding Cuts for Eastern Europe - Agencja Gazeta/Slawomir Kaminski via REUTERS

Wrangling over Warsaw EU Considers Funding Cuts for Eastern Europe

The European Commission is considering linking member-state subsidies to adherence to the rule of law, a step aimed at bringing a handful of Eastern European countries back into line. But the proposal also threatens to deepen the current rift in Europe. Von Markus Becker, Peter Müller, Christoph Schult und Jan Puhl

'Europe Has Run Out of Gas' - Piotr Malecki / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Poland's Prime Minister 'Europe Has Run Out of Gas'

In an interview, new Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki discusses his country's reputation problems, EU proceedings against Warsaw, Poland's controversial refugee policy and the heated debate over history. Von Jan Puhl

NATO Grapples with Serious Organizational Shortcomings - CHRISTOF STACHE/ AFP

Substantial Risk NATO Grapples with Serious Organizational Shortcomings

In a secret report, NATO warns that it may not be prepared to confront a hypothetical Russian attack. Senior military officers would like to see a return to the command structures used by the alliance during the Cold War. Von Matthias Gebauer, Konstantin von Hammerstein, Peter Müller und Christoph Schult

Merkel Risks Deepening EU Rifts - Imago Stock

Rule of Law Merkel Risks Deepening EU Rifts

Violations of EU agreements have become more the rule than the exception and now, German Chancellor Angela Merkel would like to put a stop to the practice. But the move seems predestined to deepen Brussel's dispute with Poland and Hungary. Von Peter Müller und Christoph Schult

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