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Friday, October 9, 2015

Der Spiegel

Varoufakis on Eastern Europe: 'A Connection Between Austerity and Xenophobia'

Varoufakis on Eastern Europe: 'A Connection Between Austerity and Xenophobia'
He failed as Greece's finance minister, but Yanis Varoufakis now wants to use his fame as a star leftist politician to change Europe. In an interview, he accuses Eastern Europeans of egotism -- with their fiscal policies and response to the refugee crisis. Interview Conducted by David Böcking and Andreas Wassermann more... Comment ]
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The Portuguese MiracleYoung Entrepreneurs Lead Country Out of Crisis

The Portuguese Miracle: Young Entrepreneurs Lead Country Out of Crisis
Portugal's economic resurgence is a remarkable success story. Only four years ago, the country was forced to turn to the EU for a bailout. Today, a new generation of entrepreneurs and start-ups have fueled a turnaround and fostered a new national spirit.  By Helene Zuber in Lisbonmore... Comment ]

To Progress and BackThe Rise and Fall of Erdogan's Turkey

To Progress and Back: The Rise and Fall of Erdogan's Turkey
No other state has catapulted itself into the future quite as rapidly, nor relapsed back into its dark past as suddenly, as Turkey. First there was modernization, and now the beginnings of a civil war. The country is divided by mistrust and hate. By Hasnain Kazim, Maximilian Popp and Samiha Shafy more... Comment ]

Fortress HungaryOrbán Profits from the Refugees

Fortress Hungary: Orbán Profits from the Refugees
In many respects, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has emerged as the political victor in the refugee crisis. Voters support his hardline stance and other Eastern European countries are following his suit.  By Jan Puhl more... Comment ]

'We Are Stubborn'Refugees Still Set on Germany Despite Border Controls

'We Are Stubborn': Refugees Still Set on Germany Despite Border Controls
Germany introduced controls on its border with Austria on Sunday to slow down the influx of refugees coming into the country. The hope is for an EU-wide quota deal to share the burden. The refugees themselves, though, still hope they'll end up in Germany. By Raniah Salloum in Vienna more... Comment ]

Austrian Chancellor Faymann'Memories of Our Continent's Darkest Period'

Austrian Chancellor Faymann: 'Memories of Our Continent's Darkest Period'
In an interview, Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann discusses Germany's reaction to the refugee crisis, his disappointment in Hungary's response and his idea of sanctions for Eastern European countries that aren't sharing the burden. more... Comment ]

The Breaking Point?Germany's Asylum System Struggles to Cope

The Breaking Point? Germany's Asylum System Struggles to Cope
As the migrant influx continues, the 'Refugees Welcome' high is beginning to wear off. People are beginning to wonder if Germany will really be able to cope with all the newcomers. And the system is already completely overwhelmed. By SPIEGEL Staff more... Comment ]

A Continent AdriftJuncker Proposes Fixes to EU's Broken Asylum Policies

A Continent Adrift: Juncker Proposes Fixes to EU's Broken Asylum Policies
Europe's asylum policies are broken: That much has become clear in recent weeks amid the huge numbers of refugees entering the EU from the Western Balkans. Can policymakers bring the situation under control? By SPIEGEL Staff more... Comment ]

Asylum's Dark SideThe Deadly Business of Human Smuggling

Asylum's Dark Side: The Deadly Business of Human Smuggling
Every day, thousands of refugees entrust their lives to human smugglers as they make their way to Europe -- and many of them die en route. The smugglers, meanwhile, are making handsome profits, and aren't particularly concerned about safety. By SPIEGEL Staff more... Comment ]

Countering the Hate'People Are Getting Involved in Tremendous Ways'

Countering the Hate: 'People Are Getting Involved in Tremendous Ways'
Around 800,000 refugees are expected to arrive in Germany this year, with the number of Syrians growing rapidly. Manfred Schmidt, Germany's top migration official, discusses how the country is coping with the massive influx. By Roland Nelles and Anna Reimann more... Comment ]

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