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Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:16:35 +0200
Björn Höcke: The True Leader of Germany's Right Wing AfD
For years, Germany's far-right AfD party has seen multiple power struggles as the extremist wing under Björn Höcke sought to seize control. Though he's not part of the leadership duo, Höcke has now reached his goal.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:53:32 +0200
Inflation, Bankruptcies and Fears of Decline: Is This The Return of the Sick Man of Europe?
Inflation, a likely recession and exploding energy prices: Germany is expecting tough years ahead with diminishing prosperity, a shrinking middle class and growing inequality. This is uncharted territory for the government and society, and both are f...

Fri, 9 Sep 2022 17:08:14 +0200
Habeck's Meltdown: Nuclear Energy Standby Proposal Has Germany's Greens Seeing Red
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck was on the verge of becoming a political superstar. But now, the Green Party heavyweight may be experiencing a meltdown in the face of the country's looming energy shortages – and his proposal to use nuclear po...

Tue, 6 Sep 2022 17:52:14 +0200
Nuclear Power for the Winter: Germany's Green Party Confronts Its Last Taboo
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck wants to keep two nuclear power plants on standby to prevent electricity shortages this winter now that Putin has cut energy supplies. The Green Party will have to decide if it can reconcile this with the anti-at...

Thu, 1 Sep 2022 15:56:58 +0200
Hackers, Spies and Contract Killers: How Putin's Agents Are Infiltrating Germany
Russian secret service agencies have been targeting the West for years. They infiltrate computer systems, spy on politicians, conduct sabotage operations and even kill those who have fallen afoul of Moscow. Why did Germany wake up to the danger so la...

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:21:00 +0200
Pleasure Trips from Moscow: How Putin's Daughter Traveled Unnoticed to Germany
Over the course of several years, Katerina Tikhonova made numerous trips to Bavaria together with an entourage of bodyguards. DER SPIEGEL reporting has revealed that the German authorities knew nothing of the excursions.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:03:36 +0200
Germany Sees Tidal Shift in Sentiment Toward Atomic Energy
According to a new survey from DER SPIEGEL, three quarters of all Germans want to continue the operations of Germany's remaining nuclear power plants, throwing into question the country's much-touted plan to phase out nuclear energy. Is the country a...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:52:58 +0200
The Energy Shock: Germany Plans for a Winter without Gas from Russia
Vladimir Putin is toying with Germans by further reducing gas flows from Russia. Companies are worrying about a potential financial abyss as politicians do what they can to prevent the worst this winter.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:37:26 +0200
Energy Crisis Tracker: Real-Time Statistics on Europe's Gas Supplies
How much natural gas is flowing through pipelines to Europe? How full are gas storage facilities? And how much gas are Germans consuming? Keep your eye on the data with our live tracker.

Tue, 5 Jul 2022 16:23:59 +0200
From Inflation to Recession: Is Germany's Prosperity at Risk?
Germany is facing a deep crisis, with inflation is reaching record levels and recession on the horizon. Even the middle class has begun to feel the pain.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:40:08 +0200
German Economy Minister on the Gas Shortage: "There Is a Black Hat, and Putin Is Wearing It"
Germany is facing a potentially difficult winter due to natural gas shortages. In an interview, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck talks about what Putin is trying to achieve and how Germany is seeking to dull the effects.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:55:22 +0200
Spotlight on Germany's Colonial Past: When Can Ngonnso Return Home?
The Ethnological Museum in Berlin is home to a statue called Ngonnso, taken from her home by German colonialists at the beginning of the 20th century. A tribe in Cameroon has been demanding her return for decades. And now, they may finally be granted...

Fri, 3 Jun 2022 18:04:37 +0200
Olaf Scholz and Ukraine: Why Has Germany Been So Slow to Deliver Weapons?
Half of all Germans – not to mention numerous allied nations – believe the German chancellor could be doing more to help Ukraine. Why has Olaf Scholz's government been so hesitant?

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:18:08 +0200
COVID-19: A Look at the Worst Mistakes Made in the Coronavirus Pandemic
From the tens of thousands of unnecessary deaths, to neglected children and a helpless vaccination campaign, German politicians deserve poor marks in many aspects of the coronavirus pandemic. Experts look back at the worst mistakes made and offer adv...

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:54:00 +0200
Scandal at Germany's Leading Jewish College: A "Toxic Environment" and Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
Accusations of sexual harassment have rocked Germany's leading rabbinical training center. The allegations have shined the spotlight on one of the country's most influential Jewish officials.

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:05:17 +0200
Bogus Deals Involving Russian Property: Did a Berlin Dentist Swindle Moscow Out of Millions?
A dentist and his Ukrainian mistress allegedly used forged Kremlin powers of attorney to sell Russian government-owned properties worth millions. Investigators, intelligence services and diplomats are now puzzling over the bizarre case.

Fri, 6 May 2022 17:56:00 +0200
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock: "There Are Moments When I Am Also Unsure"
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock of the Green Party had been hoping to pursue a feminist foreign policy. Now, she has become a proponent of weapons deliveries to Ukraine. In an interview, she explains how those two things are not mutually ex...

Fri, 6 May 2022 11:34:06 +0200
Germany's Greens Have Transformed in the Face of Russia's War
The Greens have long been regarded as peace-loving idealists. They are now among the loudest voices calling for heavy weapons to be delivered to Ukraine and have placed considerable pressure on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to do so. The pacifists of...

Tue, 3 May 2022 15:16:49 +0200
An FAQ for Ukrainian Refugees: What You Need To Know To Study at a German University
Navigating proof of language skills, student loans and the Bologna Process: We've gathered some helpful tips for young refugees from Ukraine who want to study at German universities.

Tue, 3 May 2022 11:32:35 +0200
Bonn-Moscow Ties: Newly Released Documents Shed Fresh Light on NATO's Eastward Expansion
In 1991, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl wanted to prevent the eastward expansion of NATO and Ukrainian independence, according to newly released files from the archive of the German Foreign Ministry. Was he trying to assuage Moscow?



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