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Solidarity for Europe Germany Must Abandon Its Rejection of Eurobonds A DER SPIEGEL Editorial by Steffen Klusmann

The German government's rejection of eurobonds is selfish, small-minded and cowardly. Existing mechanisms will not be enough to contain the crisis we are facing. We need to act now.

Germany Must Abandon Its Rejection of Eurobonds - ALBERTO LINGRIA / REUTERS

"I Cry Every Day When I Get Home" Madrid Hospitals Struggle to Handle Surge of Corona Patients

In Spain, the number of coronavirus deaths is climbing faster than in Italy. Dr. Inés Lipperheide is fighting to save her patients in an overcrowded intensive care unit. She reports conditions straight out of a "horror film." Interview Conducted By Steffen Lüdke

Madrid Hospitals Struggle to Handle Surge of Corona Patients - Eduardo Parra/ dpa

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 'Lost Generation' Returns Home - Bruno Colaco

Former Catalan President Puigdemont 'I Don't Like Being in Exile'

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont talks about fleeing Spain, his detention in Germany and the future of the independence movement. Von Helene Zuber und Mathieu von Rohr

'I Don't Like Being in Exile' - Benoit Chattaway / DER SPIEGEL

Shifting Overseas Route Spain Becomes New Target for Migrants

Although the number of migrants making their way across the Mediterranean to Europe has fallen drastically, the preferred overseas route has now moved westward to the strait between Morocco and Spain. Now Rome, Madrid and North African countries are battling to find a solution. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Spain Becomes New Target for Migrants - REUTERS

Opinion German Court Made Right Decision in Releasing Puigdemont

A German court ruled Thursday to temporarily release Catalonian separatist leader Carles Puigdemont. The case is still under review, but the judges have lifted the most serious charge the former leader faced. It was the correct decision. Von Dietmar Hipp

German Court Made Right Decision in Releasing Puigdemont - Christian Charisius/ dpa

Catalonian Independence Puigdemont Case Puts Germany in a Tight Spot

The arrest of erstwhile Catalonian leader Carles Puigdemont in Germany has put Chancellor Angela Merkel's new government in a tight spot. Berlin has the option of blocking extradition, but any move it makes could backfire. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Puigdemont Case Puts Germany in a Tight Spot - AXEL HEIMKEN/ AFP

Germany and the Puigdemont Case 'Politicians Need To Stay Out of This'

Following Carles Puigdemont's arrest on Sunday, Germany has landed smack in the middle of the Catalan independence battle. Politicians here say it's up to the judiciary to decide whether to extradite the former president of Catalonia, but the issue is nonetheless politically charged. Von Severin Weiland

'Politicians Need To Stay Out of This' - EMMANUEL DUNAND/ AFP

Catalonia Conflict Reaches Germany Puigdemont Is No Traitor

The legal situation is clear: Germany must extradite former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont to Spain. But not for the main charge against him. The German judicial system and politicians must do everything in their power to defuse the conflict. Von Claus Hecking

Puigdemont Is No Traitor - imago/ Agencia EFE

Will Separatists Split Spain? Tough Approach By Madrid Escalates Tensions

The conflict between Madrid and Catalan separatists is escalating. With raids and arrests last week, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is trying to prevent an independence referendum, but preparations for the vote are still underway. Von Claus Hecking und Tobias Rapp

Tough Approach By Madrid Escalates Tensions - Björn Göttlicher/ DER SPIEGEL

A Rock and a Hard Place Gibraltar Erupts as Early Brexit Issue

In an escalation over the battle for Gibraltar's future, British politicians hinted over the weekend they would go to war to protect the enclave's sovereignty if push came to shove. What's behind the spat? Von Markus Becker

Gibraltar Erupts as Early Brexit Issue - © Jon Nazca / Reuters/ REUTERS

Back from the Brink Spain Emerges as Model for Europe

After years of being one of Europe's shakiest economies, Spain has managed to institute strict reforms and bring back economic growth. But job numbers and research funding lag behind -- and the country's greatest challenge may be a political one. Von Christoph Pauly

Spain Emerges as Model for Europe - Susanna Saez/ picture alliance / dpa

Bridge to Nowhere Are EU Subsidies for Andalusia Well Spent?

No other region in Spain receives as much European Union funding as Andalusia. But do the projects being funded make sense? Questions are mounting about the efficacy of the subsidies -- and about their potential for feeding corruption. Von Christoph Pauly

Are EU Subsidies for Andalusia Well Spent? - Laura Leon/ DER SPIEGEL

Europe's Deadly Borders An Inside Look at EU's Shameful Immigration Policy

Along the frontiers between Spain and Morocco, Greece and Turkey and Hungary and Serbia, the EU is deploying brutal methods to keep out undesired refugees. Many risk everything for a future in Europe and their odysseys too often end in death. Von Maximilian Popp

An Inside Look at EU's Shameful Immigration Policy - Carlos Spottorno/DER SPIEGEL

V for Victoria Catalans Want Independence Too

Catalonia wants to join Scotland in holding an independence referendum. But the Spanish constitution doesn't allow for secession. Nationalists in Barcelona are prepared to push the vote through anyway. Von Helene Zuber

Catalans Want Independence Too - ALBERT GEA/ REUTERS

Pilgrims Inc. Soul Searching and Commerce on the Way of St. James

Not long ago, only a few people would make the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Now, over 200,000 people a year spend several grueling weeks along the route. Traditionalists turn up their noses at the crowds, but the rewards are still vast. Von Juan Moreno

Soul Searching and Commerce on the Way of St. James - Maria Feck/DER SPIEGEL

Euro Crisis Reprieve End to Bailout Programs Signals Recovery

Some four years after the euro crisis began, Ireland and Spain are set to graduate from their bailout programs, with Dublin planning to begin financing itself again early next year. It's a positive sign, but economists warn against premature optimism. Von Stefan Kaiser

End to Bailout Programs Signals Recovery - Frank May/ picture alliance / dpa

Search for Justice Argentina Helps Shed Light on Franco Regime

Victims of Spain's Franco regime are hoping that recent legal moves made in Argentina will help bring justice in the crimes committed during the dictatorship. Von Helene Zuber

Argentina Helps Shed Light on Franco Regime - Cifra/ picture-alliance/ dpa

EU Apathy Leaders Fail to Make Progress at Summit

This week's European Council summit was sidelined by new accusations of US spying in Europe. But despite the distraction, it's clear EU leaders have deferred plans for greater integration, and lack the political will to address pressing concerns like migration. Von Christopher Alessi

Leaders Fail to Make Progress at Summit - AP/dpa

Lost in Germany Spanish Jobseekers Lured on False Pretenses

They were promised new jobs in Germany -- but their hopes have now been quashed. Nearly 130 would-be Spanish workers are stranded in Erfurt after private employment agencies apparently failed to follow through. Von Claus Hecking

Spanish Jobseekers Lured on False Pretenses - Marc Tirl/ dpa

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