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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.

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 13:35:00 +0200
Interview with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: "Pithy Sayings Are Not Part of My Approach to Politics"
In an interview, Chancellor Olaf Scholz discusses how his government has improved asylum policy, how his government intends to respond to the attacks in Solingen and why he thinks his coalition stands a chance of being re-elected.

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 11:39:00 +0200
A Holocaust Survivor Speaks of Her Anger: "It's Difficult to Put Up with These Old Germans"
As a young child, Eva Umlauf spent several months in Auschwitz. Today, she speaks to German schoolchildren and is a sought-after orator for commemoration ceremonies. She still can't forgive the Germans.

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:04:00 +0200
New Hatred for Politicians: Why Are Attacks and Incitement on the Rise in Germany?
Violent attacks, arson attacks, death threats: Brutal hostilities against politicians are shaking democracy in Germany. Experts are observing a growing far-right youth culture and are calling for more protection, especially for public officials in lo...

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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.

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:52:00 +0200
Italy: An Abandoned Italian Village Gets New Life
An aging Italian woman has teamed up with a young migrant from Mali to breathe new life into an abandoned village in Calabria. Might it be an antidote to rural flight?

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:52:00 +0200
England Captain Harry Kane: "People Have Always Thought I Wasn't Good Enough"
Harry Kane is hoping that his first-ever title will come in the form of a European Championship. Here, DER SPIEGEL speaks with the English star about his team's chances, his first year at Bayern Munich and the art of scoring goals.

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