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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 14:01:20 +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?

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:19:12 +0200
Support for Kyiv: Germany Expected to Announce Tank Deliveries to Ukraine
The German government is expected to announce on Tuesday that it will deliver "Gepard" tanks to Ukraine, DER SPIEGEL has learned. The move comes amid growing calls in parliament to send heavy weapon systems to Kyiv in response to criticism that Berli...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:08:51 +0200
It's Time for Scholz To Stand Up To Russian Aggression
Criticism of Olaf Scholz's handling of the war in Ukraine and his refusal to supply heavy weapons refuses to die down, and he is plummeting in the polls. Is the Social Democrat the right chancellor for times like these?

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:26:00 +0200
Interview with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: "There Cannot Be a Nuclear War"
In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discusses arms deliveries to Ukraine and growing calls for Berlin to supply heavy weapons. He also talks about why he has been hesitant to act in this crisis and addresses critical quest...

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:52:41 +0200
The Scholz Problem: Discontent Grows in Berlin over Chancellor's Ukraine Response
Germany's chancellor is coming under increasing pressure for his restrained Ukraine policies – in Brussels, but also in Berlin. A revolt has even begun within his own coalition, with calls growing louder for the country to supply Kyiv with heavy we...

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:41:35 +0200
Germany's New Leading Woman: Foreign Minister Baerbock Takes Advantage of Her Second Chance
Following a run for the Chancellery mired with problems, the Green Party's Annalena Baerbock is now in the spotlight as foreign minister. She had hoped to establish a more feminist foreign policy, but is that possible in times of war?

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:56:21 +0200
German President Steinmeier on the War in Ukraine: "I Still Hoped that Putin Possessed a Remnant of Rationality"
In a DER SPIEGEL interview, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier admits to having misjudged Russian President Vladimir Putin. He discusses his country's sanctions regime and how dramatically the invasion has changed European realities.

Thu, 7 Apr 2022 11:17:11 +0200
Possible Evidence of Russian Atrocities: German Intelligence Intercepts Radio Traffic Discussing the Murder of Civilians in Bucha
The images of the murdered civilians in Bucha shocked the world. DER SPIEGEL has learned that German intelligence intercepted radio traffic from suspected perpetrators. It appears that such atrocities were part of the strategy of Putin's army.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 20:41:08 +0100
Where's Olaf Scholz?: Germany's Chancellor Opts for a Low Profile at a Moment of Crisis
In the immediate aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discarded decades of German foreign policy tradition and upended his own party's approach to Russia. Since then? Crickets.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:19:40 +0100
A Few Sanctions and That Was It: Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party
Angela Merkel knew how brutal Vladimir Putin could be. But under her leadership, Germany became increasingly dependent on Russian natural gas. Her energy policy errors are now weighing heavily on the country.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:34:28 +0100
»The Largest Challenges Lie Ahead«: Germany Revisits 2015 as Ukraine Refugee Wave Continues to Grow
Europe is currently experiencing the largest movement of refugees since World War II. The willingness to help is vast and armies of volunteers are helping out as governments begin mobilizing resources. But will it be enough?

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:45:00 +0100
Reducing Reliance on Russia: Germany's Economy Minister Goes Shopping
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck traveled to the Persian Gulf over the weekend to negotiate liquid natural gas deals that can help reduce his country's reliance on fossil fuels from Russia.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:58:40 +0100
Sanctions against Putin: Time for Germany to Implement an Oil Embargo
Germany has made massive changes to foreign and security policy to confront the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But it's not enough. An oil embargo is the logical next step.



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