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Trouble for Merkel: Berlin Divided in Spat over EU Commmission

The appointment of the next leaders of the EU Commission has divided Europe, raising the specter that Britain could leave the bloc. London is an important ally to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and it is likely she will seek to broker a deal. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

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Opinion Europe's Juncker Bond

Jean-Claude Juncker vehemently criticized German-imposed austerity measures during the euro crisis. By doing so, he gained support in a number of countries -- especially those which would like to see the common currency zone degraded into a debt union. By Jan Fleischhauer more... [ Comment ]

06/06/2014 from spon-facebook-747540623: The EU parliament is still mostly pro-European, so why all the bad press. Europe needs a vision,... more...

Cameron's Empty Threat Britain Risks Losing an Ally in EU Feud

It appears David Cameron's strategy has backfired. His campaign to derail Jean-Claude Juncker's appointment as the next EU Commission president is failing and the British prime minister may soon suffer a loss of face. Angela Merkel is his only possible savior. By Carsten Volkery in London more... [ Comment ]

06/06/2014 from capowell54: I think 'blackmail' is taken out of context. Cameron knows he has a hard job to convince 50% of... more...

'A European War' The Fight for Ukraine's East Gets Bloodier

Fighters from Russia's Caucasus region have joined the separatists in eastern Ukraine, while Kiev has intensified its efforts to win back control of the region. Just 10 days after the presidential election there, the conflict is quickly turning into a war. By Florian Gathmann and Christian Neef more... [ Comment ]

06/06/2014 from spon-facebook-10000495912: Our only hope for Ukraine is that serious talks can soon begin between the USA, Russia, the EU,... more...

Interview with Marine Le Pen 'I Don't Want this European Soviet Union'

In a SPIEGEL interview, French right-wing populist Marine Le Pen discusses the European election victory by her Front National, German dominance in the EU and her admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Interview Conducted By Mathieu von Rohr more... [ Comment ]

06/06/2014 from Password: Ms. Le Pen is going to become a president soon... more...

Ex-Premier Blair 'British Understand the Folly of Leaving the EU'

Not much has been heard from former British Prime Minister Tony Blair lately. But in recent days, he has waded into the debate surrounding the next EU Commission president. In an interview, he also predicts that the British will vote to stay in the European Union. By Carsten Volkery in London more... [ Comment ]

06/06/2014 from spon-facebook-747540623: It's sad that Blair is in the political wilderness. He's put the case for Europe stronger than I've... more...

Decision Time Britain Must Choose Now If It Will Stay in Europe

For years Britain has blackmailed and made a fool out of the EU. The United Kingdom must finally make a choice: It can play by the rules or it can leave the European Union. A DER SPIEGEL Editorial more... [ Comment ]

06/06/2014 from dath0t@yahoo.gr: If it was not for the UK 60 years ago today, there would be no EU. The European vision at that... more...

Mr. Perfect from Warsaw The Rise of Poland's Foreign Minister

The Ukraine crisis has thrust Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski into the limelight as he takes a leading role in formulating Europe's response to Russian aggression. Long a star in Warsaw politics, his stature is now growing internationally. By Jan Puhl more... [ Comment ]

06/06/2014 from a.blovell: Do not forget the Russian are the world's best chess players -- give a little take the lot more...

Lurching Right UKIP Win Creates Pressure for Cameron and Europe

With its clear election victory in Britain on Sunday, anti-EU UKIP and its leader Nigel Farage scored a historic triumph. The win could soon spell trouble for British Prime Minister David Cameron and his partners across the European Union. By Carsten Volkery in London more... [ Comment ]

06/02/2014 from capowell54: All this belief of lurching far right is what all newspapers and magazines make the mistake of... more...

A Real National Front The French Far Right Aims High

After its triumph in European elections on Sunday, the French far-right Front National is hoping to increase its power back home, with Marine Le Pen aiming for the presidency in 2017. With François Hollande's popularity plummeting, it is not out of the question. By Stefan Simons in Paris more... [ Comment ]

06/03/2014 from ipatiev1918: i am a socialist…i dislike marine le pen…but i shall be cheering when she destroys the eu….the eu... more...

German Finance Minister Schäuble 'Europe Needs More Self-Confidence'

What does Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst have to do with the Ukraine conflict? More than you might think, explains German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble in a SPIEGEL interview. It demonstrates the EU's greatest strengths. Interview Conducted By Nikolaus Blome and Ralf Neukirch more... [ Comment ]

05/31/2014 from ViewFromLondon: Schaeuble is seriously deluded if he thinks the threat to Europe is Putin. Perhaps he should... more...

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