http://m.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Wed, 10 May 2017 19:18:32 +0200 Wed, 10 May 2017 19:18:32 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1146832.html#ref=rss Following months of ballot box success, the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany party is suddenly sliding. And more bad news may be on the horizon. The party is hoping for a resurgence of the refugee crisis, but even that might not be enough. Tue, 09 May 2017 15:29:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1146832.html Following months of ballot box success, the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany party is suddenly sliding. And more bad news may be on the horizon. The party is hoping for a resurgence of the refugee crisis, but even that might not be enough.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1146622.html#ref=rss In February, Social Democratic chancellor candidate Martin Schulz was riding a wave of popularity. Now, his party has lost two state elections in a row and another state vote is looming on Sunday. Can he get his campaign back on track? Mon, 08 May 2017 13:30:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1146622.html In February, Social Democratic chancellor candidate Martin Schulz was riding a wave of popularity. Now, his party has lost two state elections in a row and another state vote is looming on Sunday. Can he get his campaign back on track?]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1146307.html#ref=rss When Chancellor Merkel announced her re-election bid last November, it seemed as though she didn't really want the job. Recently, however, she has rediscovered her drive -- and is convinced that her experience is vital in these uncertain times. Fri, 05 May 2017 19:08:53 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1146307.html When Chancellor Merkel announced her re-election bid last November, it seemed as though she didn't really want the job. Recently, however, she has rediscovered her drive -- and is convinced that her experience is vital in these uncertain times.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1146038.html#ref=rss The lead candidate for the Alternative for Germany in this fall's parliamentary elections doesn't have a resume typical of a right-wing populist. She has worked for Goldman Sachs and lives as an openly gay woman. How will her cosmopolitan background jibe with the party's nationalist message? Thu, 04 May 2017 18:18:35 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1146038.html http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1145297.html#ref=rss This week's diplomatic row over German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel's visit to Israel is indicative of growing mistrust between the two governments. But it's unusual for tensions between the two countries to be this open. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 18:26:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1145297.html This week's diplomatic row over German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel's visit to Israel is indicative of growing mistrust between the two governments. But it's unusual for tensions between the two countries to be this open.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1145267.html#ref=rss A suspected right-wing extremist German army officer is thought to have been planning an attack. As part of his preparation, he registered as a refugee from Syria. Now, Franco A. has been arrested in a perplexing case full of riddles. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:34:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1145267.html A suspected right-wing extremist German army officer is thought to have been planning an attack. As part of his preparation, he registered as a refugee from Syria. Now, Franco A. has been arrested in a perplexing case full of riddles.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1144290.html#ref=rss A significant number of eligible Turkish voters living in Europe supported the referendum that curtails democracy in Turkey. That has triggered calls for consequences in both Berlin and Brussels and stirred up the German election campaign. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:13:37 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1144290.html A significant number of eligible Turkish voters living in Europe supported the referendum that curtails democracy in Turkey. That has triggered calls for consequences in both Berlin and Brussels and stirred up the German election campaign. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1143735.html#ref=rss A clear majority of Turkish voters in Germany cast ballots in favor of Erdogan's presidential system -- many out of spite for the country. The development reveals how far immigrants from Turkey still have to go before they will be integrated at the center of society. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:23:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1143735.html A clear majority of Turkish voters in Germany cast ballots in favor of Erdogan's presidential system -- many out of spite for the country. The development reveals how far immigrants from Turkey still have to go before they will be integrated at the center of society.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1143422.html#ref=rss The bomb attack on a German professional football team's bus this week had high symbolic impact, and some players felt used by the demand they play a rescheduled match one day later. The events have sparked a debate in Germany about the safety of famous athletes in the age of terror. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Fri, 14 Apr 2017 19:37:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1143422.html The bomb attack on a German professional football team's bus this week had high symbolic impact, and some players felt used by the demand they play a rescheduled match one day later. The events have sparked a debate in Germany about the safety of famous athletes in the age of terror. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1142901.html#ref=rss As the head of the Alternative for Germany, Frauke Petry hopes to bring the right-wing populist party into the German parliament for the first time. How did an East German chemist and entrepreneur with a pastor for a husband turn into one of the country's most-hated people? Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:08:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1142901.html As the head of the Alternative for Germany, Frauke Petry hopes to bring the right-wing populist party into the German parliament for the first time. How did an East German chemist and entrepreneur with a pastor for a husband turn into one of the country's most-hated people?]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1141994.html#ref=rss Websites like the Ottoman Generation and Muslim Mainstream have become gathering points for supporters of Erdogan in Germany. But they are also being used to incite hatred against the Turkish president's critics. Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:57:02 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1141994.html Websites like the Ottoman Generation and Muslim Mainstream have become gathering points for supporters of Erdogan in Germany. But they are also being used to incite hatred against the Turkish president's critics.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1139018.html#ref=rss German police believe there are 602 Islamists living in the country who could be capable of perpetrating a terrorist attack. Politicians want to crack down on possible extremists, but many of the measures under consideration are ineffective or legally dubious. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Thu, 23 Mar 2017 12:13:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1139018.html German police believe there are 602 Islamists living in the country who could be capable of perpetrating a terrorist attack. Politicians want to crack down on possible extremists, but many of the measures under consideration are ineffective or legally dubious. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1139602.html#ref=rss German intelligence doesn't buy Turkish President Erdogan's claims that last year's coup attempt was backed by the Gülen movement. BND chief Bruno Kahl, 54, speaks with SPIEGEL about Turkey, possible Russian interference in German elections and what to expect from Islamic State. Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:10:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1139602.html German intelligence doesn't buy Turkish President Erdogan's claims that last year's coup attempt was backed by the Gülen movement. BND chief Bruno Kahl, 54, speaks with SPIEGEL about Turkey, possible Russian interference in German elections and what to expect from Islamic State.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1138272.html#ref=rss Turkey is divided ahead of a key constitutional referendum to grant President Erdogan more power. So too is Germany's Turkish population. Officials are concerned that violence could be the result while ordinary Germans are unable to understand how anyone could support Erdogan. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:07:44 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1138272.html Turkey is divided ahead of a key constitutional referendum to grant President Erdogan more power. So too is Germany's Turkish population. Officials are concerned that violence could be the result while ordinary Germans are unable to understand how anyone could support Erdogan. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1137859.html#ref=rss Because the deportation of rejected asylum-seekers from Germany is the responsibility of the states, a highly arbitrary system not unlike a lottery. For the close to a half-million people expected to receive orders to be deported this year, whether they must leave or not may depend on where they live.<i> By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Thu, 09 Mar 2017 12:38:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1137859.html Because the deportation of rejected asylum-seekers from Germany is the responsibility of the states, a highly arbitrary system not unlike a lottery. For the close to a half-million people expected to receive orders to be deported this year, whether they must leave or not may depend on where they live. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1137570.html#ref=rss Politicians in Germany are warning about the threat of hacking attacks, but when it comes to their own data, many are too careless. SPIEGEL reporting has determined that some German political parties are failing to take advice from the country's information security authority seriously enough. Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:09:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1137570.html http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1136140.html#ref=rss U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that NATO member states pay their fair share has turned into a political hot potato ahead of German elections later this year. But the debate ignores a salient fact: The German military is in a terrible state. Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:00:15 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1136140.html U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that NATO member states pay their fair share has turned into a political hot potato ahead of German elections later this year. But the debate ignores a salient fact: The German military is in a terrible state.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1136188.html#ref=rss Germany's foreign intelligence agency, the BND, apparently spied on large numbers of foreign journalists overseas over the course of several years, including employees of the BBC, Reuters and the <i>New York Times</i>. Critics see a massive violation of press freedoms. Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:00:02 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1136188.html Germany's foreign intelligence agency, the BND, apparently spied on large numbers of foreign journalists overseas over the course of several years, including employees of the BBC, Reuters and the New York Times. Critics see a massive violation of press freedoms.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1134622.html#ref=rss The surprise news that former European Parliament president Martin Schulz will run against Angela Merkel to become Germany's next chancellor has rekindled interest in politics in the country. After two lackluster elections in 2009 and 2013, it also fosters new hope for a liberal democracy in crisis. Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:21:56 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1134622.html The surprise news that former European Parliament president Martin Schulz will run against Angela Merkel to become Germany's next chancellor has rekindled interest in politics in the country. After two lackluster elections in 2009 and 2013, it also fosters new hope for a liberal democracy in crisis.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1134302.html#ref=rss With just six months until Germans go to the polls, Angela Merkel's re-election is looking less certain by the week. Martin Schulz is a dangerous adversary and his Social Democrats are full of the kind of enthusiasm that the chancellor's party lacks. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:48:32 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1134302.html With just six months until Germans go to the polls, Angela Merkel's re-election is looking less certain by the week. Martin Schulz is a dangerous adversary and his Social Democrats are full of the kind of enthusiasm that the chancellor's party lacks. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]>