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Thu, 5 May 2022 14:58:39 +0200
Putin's Brothers: Tensions Mount in the Balkans as Bosnia and Herzegovina Threatens to Fracture
With the world focusing on Ukraine, the Kremlin is continuing its efforts to destabilize the Balkans – with the eager assistance of Serbs in the region. The country of Bosnia and Herzegovina is at particular risk.

Mon, 2 May 2022 19:34:15 +0200
The Orbán Problem: Europe Takes On an Unpredicatable Autocrat: Will Viktor Orbán Strike Back?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is considered Vladimir Putin's last friend among European leaders. He has completely isolated himself in the EU. Now, Brussels wants to cut billions in subsidies to Budapest, but it's also possible he could stri...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:58:07 +0200
Ukraine: The Voices of Those Trapped in the Mariupol Steel Works
Resistance fighters, the wounded and families with children have been trapped in a steel works in Mariupol for weeks. Shocking reports from the people trapped inside are now trickling out. Many fear they won’t survive the siege.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:59:09 +0200
Germany and France Must Drive Effort for Credible Deterrent Against Russia
The EU faces difficult questions that need to be debated now rather than later. Europe needs a strong deterrent against Moscow, and that will only be possible if France and Germany team up to advance the debate.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:55:39 +0200
Frontex Involved in Illegal Pushbacks of Hundreds of Refugees
An extended investigation over the course of several months reveals how deeply the EU's border agency, Frontex, is involved in the Greek refugee pushback campaign. The illegal acts are registered and concealed in a classified database.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:08:10 +0200
Can Emmanuel Macron Unite a Deeply Divided France?
Emmanuel Macron has won the second round of voting against radical right-wing candidate Marine Le Pen. But a far more difficult task lies ahead: His second term.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:32:07 +0200
Marine Le Pen and the French Vote: What Would Her Election Mean for France and Europe?
Right-wing populist candidate Marine Le Pen has a chance of winning the presidential election in France this Sunday. If she prevails over Emmanuel Macron, France would become another country and Europe a different continent.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:59:45 +0200
A European Bomb: Debate over Nuclear Deterrence Heats Up in the EU
Putin's war has unleashed a debate in Berlin that has been taboo for decades: Does Europe need a share nuclear deterrence of its own?

Fri, 8 Apr 2022 18:49:12 +0200
Survivors Describe the Russian Atrocities in Bucha: "Do You Want to Die Quickly or Slowly?"
Russian soldiers shot and killed hundreds of civilians in the town of Bucha, just north of Kyiv. DER SPIEGEL went there to talk with survivors about their shocking experiences under the occupiers.

Fri, 8 Apr 2022 18:15:56 +0200
Weapons for Ukraine: The German Government’s Hesitance over the War Is Angering Allies
Berlin has refused to go along with a gas embargo against Russia and it has been slow with weapons deliveries for Ukraine. The atrocities in Bucha are creating additional pressure for the German government to act.

Thu, 7 Apr 2022 14:01:12 +0200
Manchester City's Cozy Ties to Abu Dhabi: Sponsorship Money – Paid for by the State
Since the sanctions imposed on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, links between English football clubs and authoritarian states have been in the spotlight. Internal documents show that Manchester City has received funding from a government agency in Abu...

Mon, 4 Apr 2022 22:08:04 +0200
Opinion: Peace in Europe Must Now Be Defended Against Putin's Russia
The horrific crimes committed by Russian soldiers in Vladimir Putin’s war of extermination shows that a return to the old status quo will not be possible with this Russia. Germany should be doing everything in its power to back Ukraine.

Fri, 1 Apr 2022 20:37:10 +0200
Standing Up to Russian Brutality: A Visit to the Unyielding City of Kharkiv
The violence in Kharkiv has been brutal and the shelling relentless. Those still in the city are doing their best to keep going, keeping the streets clean and even finding time for some classical music – despite their fury, and mourning.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:49:00 +0200
Elections in Hungary: Meet the Small-Town Mayor Who Wants to Topple Orbán
In Hungary, all opposition parties have united behind a single candidate. But does small-town mayor Péter Márki-Zay stand a chance against the illiberal system of Viktor Orbán in elections on Sunday? The surprising answer is: Maybe.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:38:32 +0200
Liberated from the Russians: A Visit to Trostyanets After the End of the Occupation
The Ukrainians have liberated the town of Trostyanets following a month of Russian occupation. The occupiers left behind destruction, dead civilians and a shaken populace – who say the Russian soldiers didn't even know why they were there in the fi...

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:21:39 +0200
A Trio of Russia Experts Discuss Putin's War: "If Putin Does Back Off, It's Always Just a Pause"
Kremlin experts Nina Khrushcheva, Sabine Fischer and Masha Gessen are concerned about what Vladimir Putin might do next. They are concerned that the war in Ukraine may get even more brutal – and that Russia will be isolated for the foreseeable futu...

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:57:28 +0200
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.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:06:35 +0200
Ukraine: A Visit to the Children's Hospital of Zaporizhzhia
The horrors of Russia's war in Ukraine are on full display in the children's hospital of Zaporizhzhia. Doctors there spend their days removing shrapnel from the bodies of young war victims as they prepare for a future that could be even bloodier.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0200
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?

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:15:42 +0100
Fabrice Leggeri: Pressure Growing on Frontex Chief from Pushbacks Investigation
An investigation by the EU's anti-corruption agency has put Frontex chief Fabrice Leggeri in a tough spot. Evidence suggests that he attempted to cover up illegal activities by Greek border officials – against the will of his own staff.



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