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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.

Wed, 9 Mar 2022 17:23:56 +0100
Standing Up to Putin: Inside Germany's Foreign and Security Policy Revolution
The Russian attack on Ukraine has led Germany to reverse decades of foreign and security policy. Suddenly, Europe's pacifist giant has been forced to adopt a more military posture. Inside the country's epochal shift.

Wed, 2 Mar 2022 17:30:00 +0100
German Foreign Policy Reversal: German Economy Minister Celebrated in Washington
On Tuesday, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck became the first member of the German cabinet to visit Washington following Berlin's massive foreign policy shift on Russia. He was welcomed with open arms.

Tue, 1 Mar 2022 14:28:00 +0100
Budgetary About-Face: Germany Goes Big on Defense Spending
For years, Germany has starved its military of money. But on Sunday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced massive new defense spending. DER SPIEGEL has learned what the money will be used for.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:40:15 +0100
Chancellor Scholz Takes the Plunge: Germany Completes Historic Foreign Policy About-Face
In just 30 minutes on Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discarded decades of foreign policy tradition. His speech to German parliament marks an epochal shift.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 19:32:09 +0100
A Military and Political Disaster: The Calamitous Errors of Germany's Russia Policy
Germany's political approach to Russia lies in ruins and its military is in miserable shape. The Russian invasion of Ukraine promises to change things, but how quickly can Berlin move?

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:58:19 +0100
The Attack on Ukraine: Germany Begins Preparing for a Possible Wave of Refugees
The EU is preparing for hundreds of thousands of refugees to arrive from Ukraine. Many German states have already begun preparations and Poland has pledged to assist all those who need help.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Gerhard Schröder Casts a Dark Shadow over Berlin's Foreign Policy
In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Germany is cutting a rather ambivalent figure. Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is one major reason why. Can the Social Democrats and the country find its way out from under his shadow?

Wed, 2 Feb 2022 11:51:08 +0100
COVID: A Chief Physician on the Perils of Germany’s Omicron Strategy
Infectious Disease Specialist Jana Schroeder believes this summer will mark a temporary return to near normality for many, but she warns there could be more COVID waves to come this autumn and winter. She also explains why German politicians have fai...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:09:12 +0100
An "Unreliable Partner"?: The Price of Berlin's Hesitancy on Ukraine
Germany is sending 5,000 helmets to Ukraine, but that's it. Many of Berlin's NATO allies, including the U.S., are unimpressed, and there are a number of voices within the Green Party that agree.



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