"It Ruins the Vacation Feeling" Tourists and Refugees Cross Paths on Gran Canaria Gran Canaria's tourism industry is doing all it can to survive the coronavirus. Some luxury hotels are even hosting the increasing numbers of migrants arriving from across the ocean. It is a clash of two worlds. By Dialika Neufeld und Philipp Spalek (Photos)
Spain’s COVID Resurgence The Difficult Fight against the Second Wave The Spanish government imposed a tough coronavirus lockdown in the spring, but now, new infections are rising faster than anywhere else in the EU. The economy is facing potential collapse even as new lockdown measures go into effect. By Claus Hecking und Steffen Lüdke
The Last Macho Rise and Fall of Spain's Former King Juan Carlos After the end of the Franco era, King Juan Carlos I helped his country become wealthy and democratic. Today he is exiled, with his legacy clouded by possible connections to tax fraud. What happened? By Helene Zuber
The Poor and the Pandemic Basic Income in Spain to Mitigate Coronavirus Impact The coronavirus has plunged Spain into what could be its worst economic crisis in 80 years. The Socialist government is trying to mitigate the impact with basic income for the country's neediest. By Helene Zuber und Steffen Lüdke in Zaragoza and Hamburg
Éditorial En refusant les eurobonds, l’Allemagne fait preuve d’égoïsme, d’obstination et de lâcheté Par Steffen Klusmann, Rédacteur en chef DER SPIEGEL L’Europe doit être bien plus qu’une alliance d’égocentriques. Il n’y a pas d’alternative aux eurobonds dans une crise comme celle du coronavirus.
Editorial El rechazo alemán de los eurobonos es insolidario, mezquino y cobarde Por Steffen Klusmann, Redactor jefe DER SPIEGEL Europa es más que una coalición de ególatras. En una crisis como esta no existe alternativa para los eurobonos.
Editoriale Il rifiuto tedesco degli Eurobond è non solidale, gretto e vigliacco di Steffen Klusmann, Redattore capo DER SPIEGEL L'Europa è più di una mera alleanza di egocentrici. Non esistono alternative agli Eurobond in una crisi come questa.
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.
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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