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Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:32:00 +0100
Angela Merkel's Memoirs: An Interview with the Former Chancellor about Her Tenure
In an interview on the occasion of the publishing of her memoirs, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, 70, speaks about her experiences with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the road ahead for democracy and the mistakes she may have made.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:04:00 +0100
Germany's New Elections: What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently?
CDU leader Friedrich Merz has long been sharply critical of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government. Now, though, Merz appears to be in good position to become Germany's next chancellor. Would he really do things that much differently?

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0100
The End of the German Government: How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End
Germany's governing coalition had long been characterized by perpetual bickering and very little progress. Ultimately, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner found it impossible to get along.

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:22:00 +0200
A Place of Chaos: Berlin's Overcrowded Refugee Camp in Tegel
Some 5,000 people live in Germany's largest refugee camp, located at Berlin's former Tegel airport. The conditions are dire - yet many companies are making a mint. A look behind the fences.

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:56:00 +0200
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock: "You Cannot Fight Terrorism in Panic Mode"
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is critical of the opposition's position on migration, but also voices support for increased deportations. She also takes stock of her first three years as Germany's top diplomat.

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Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:02:00 +0100
Domestic Violence in Romania and Moldova: Killing Because She Wants to Live
There are a number of women in the prisons of Romania and Moldova who killed their partners in self-defense. Why weren't they helped before it became too late?

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:29:00 +0200
"It Already Is War!": A Vast Wave of Drugs and Violence Is Catching Germany Off Guard
Tons of cocaine, bombings and torture: Drug gangs are operating with impunity in northern Europe. And while the Netherlands and Belgium are ramping up their responses, Germany is only just now waking up to the severity of the problem - a wave of viol...

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:39:00 +0200
Elections in Austria: A Right-Wing Populist Reaches for Power in Vienna
The far-right leader of the FPÖ, Herbert Kickl, is leading in the polls ahead of Sunday's election. His role model is Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. What will happen if he wins?

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:13:00 +0200
A Blind Eye?: Albanian Leader Rama a Darling of Europe Despite Corruption Back Home
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is a welcome guest in Western capitals - in part because he is helping Europe with its refugee problem. His opponents, though, say he has transformed Albania into an autocratic narco-state.

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:10:00 +0200
Warsaw's Palace of Culture: From a Symbol of Oppression to a Symbol of Subversion
The Palace of Culture in Warsaw was a "gift from Stalin" to the Polish people. They hated it at first, but slowly learned to love it. The tower has now become the landmark of a self-confident city, and one of the coolest monuments in Europe.

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