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Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:45:09 +0200
Accelerated Candidacy?: Ukraine's Possible EU Accession Not Universally Welcome
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants his country to become an EU member as rapidly as possible. But no all countries in the bloc are supportive of the idea. And potential members in the Balkans that have been waiting for years for the privil...

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 21:07:00 +0200
Europe's Top Prosecutor Brings In More Money than She Spends
In her first year as head of the new European Public Prosecutor's Office, Laura Kövesi has seized three times as much money as her agency costs. It's not just criminals she's fighting – but also bureaucracy.

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 14:21:00 +0200
Kremlin Threats: Europe Has To Learn To Defend Itself, But How?
Europe can no longer rely solely on the United States as a protective force. It must learn how to defend itself in a way that brings everyone into one boat, including skeptics. How might that happen?

Fri, 13 May 2022 17:57:51 +0200
United Against Russia?: Ukraine's Membership Application Poses Tough Questions for the EU
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is pushing for rapid EU accession talks with Kyiv. The Eastern Europeans are applauding the move, but Berlin and Paris are applying the brakes. The issue poses a threat to Europe's united stance agai...

Wed, 11 May 2022 12:59:31 +0200
Finland Could Join Military Alliance Imminently
Finland has been neutral for almost 80 years, but now it wants to join NATO and could apply later this week. The Ukraine war has destroyed any last trust in Russia and the mood in Helsinki and the rest of the country has shifted rapidly.

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:56:10 +0200
Fabrice Leggeri's Resignation: The Final Days of the Frontex Chief
Radical views, internal resistance, merciless investigators: Why Frontex chief Fabrice Leggeri had to go – and what his resignation means for the future of the EU border agency.

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.



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